Description
Sweet apple cheesecake buns blend comforting bakery magic with nostalgic American dessert charm. Warm spices and creamy filling promise delightful moments that invite pure culinary pleasure.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
Dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
- 1/4 cup warm water (110°F / 43°C)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Dry Ingredients for Dough:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Apple Filling:
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk or cream
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft the enriched dough by combining dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. Incorporate warm liquid elements, softened butter, and egg. Knead the mixture for 8-10 minutes until achieving a silky, elastic texture. Allow dough to rest and expand in a warm environment for approximately one hour.
- Whip cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until achieving a velvety, uniform consistency for the cheesecake component.
- Sauté diced apples in butter with sugar and aromatic spices. Simmer until fruit softens and caramelizes. Introduce cornstarch mixture to create a luscious, thickened filling.
- Gently roll prepared dough into a generous rectangular shape. Evenly distribute cheesecake mixture across surface, followed by apple filling. Carefully roll into a compact cylindrical form and slice into 12 uniform segments.
- Arrange rolled portions onto parchment-lined baking sheet. Position in preheated 350°F oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until achieving golden-brown coloration and complete internal cooking.
- Construct a glossy topping by blending powdered sugar with milk and vanilla. Delicately drizzle glaze over freshly baked, warm buns.
Notes
- Choose warm ingredients at room temperature to help dough rise smoothly and create tender, soft buns.
- Test yeast’s freshness by dissolving it in warm milk – it should foam within 5-10 minutes, indicating active fermentation.
- Prevent tough dough by kneading gently and avoiding over-mixing, which develops excess gluten and makes buns dense.
- Roll dough on lightly floured surface to maintain soft texture and prevent sticking during assembly.
- Chill cheesecake filling briefly before spreading to make it easier to handle and prevent mixing with apple layer.
- Slice log evenly using dental floss or sharp knife for uniform bun sizes and consistent baking.
- Allow buns to cool slightly before glazing to prevent runny, absorbed icing and maintain crisp drizzle pattern.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg