Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Apple Cheesecake Brioche Buns, where rich, fluffy brioche dough meets a luscious filling of creamy cheesecake and spiced apples. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a sweet afternoon snack, these buns are sure to impress with their irresistible flavor and beautiful presentation. The gentle aroma of cinnamon and vanilla wafts through your kitchen as they bake, creating a comforting atmosphere that beckons everyone to gather around. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, even novice bakers can craft these treats. Enjoy them warm from the oven or topped with your favorite accompaniments for an unforgettable culinary delight.
Ingredients
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- ¾ cup + 1 tbsp warm milk
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 3 cups bread flour
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- 2 large apples
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- â…“ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ tsp salt
- 2 egg yolks
- 1¾ tsp cinnamon
- â…› tsp allspice
- â…› tsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar in a bowl; let sit until frothy.
- Add flour, sugar, salt, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and softened butter; mix until combined.
- Knead the dough until smooth (about 8-10 minutes) and let it rise until doubled in size.
- Cook diced apples with butter, brown sugar, and spices until tender; cool.
- Mix cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Divide dough into pieces; fill each with cream cheese and apple mixture.
- Prepare crumble topping; sprinkle over buns.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg