Apple Cheesecake Brioche Buns
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Apple Cheesecake Brioche Buns, a unique twist on traditional treats. These soft, fluffy brioche buns are filled with a creamy blend of cream cheese and spiced apple pie filling, creating an irresistible combination that will leave your taste buds wanting more. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these buns are not only delicious but also visually appealing, making them a great addition to any gathering. Easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy, they can be made ahead of time for effortless entertaining.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ¾ cup + 1 tbsp warm milk
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 3 cups bread flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ tsp salt
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large apples (peeled and diced)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1¾ tsp cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp allspice
- ⅛ tsp nutmeg
- 8 oz. cream cheese (room temperature)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix warm milk, yeast, and sugar; let it froth.
- Combine bread flour, sugar, and salt in a mixer bowl; add egg yolks, vanilla, butter, and the yeast mixture. Mix until combined and knead for 8-10 minutes.
- Let the dough rise in a greased bowl until doubled (1-1.5 hours).
- Prepare the apple filling by cooking diced apples with butter and spices until softened.
- Beat cream cheese with sugar and vanilla for the filling.
- Roll out the dough, cut into squares, fill with apple and cream cheese mixtures, then shape into buns.
- Top with crumble made from melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun (80g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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