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Apple Cheesecake Buns with Crumble Topping & Sweet Glaze

Apple Cheesecake Buns with Crumble Topping & Sweet Glaze

Apple Cheesecake Buns with Crumble Topping & Sweet Glaze are a delightful fusion of flavors that will brighten your mornings or serve as a charming dessert. These fluffy buns are filled with creamy cheesecake and spiced apple filling, all encased in a soft dough. Topped with a buttery crumble and drizzled with sweet glaze, they offer a satisfying bite that’s perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a cozy breakfast, brunch gathering, or a sweet treat enjoyed on your own. Easy to make and incredibly delicious, this recipe is sure to become a favorite!

  • Total Time: 49 minute
  • Yield: Serves 6 buns 1x

Ingredients

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  • 250 g all-purpose flour
  • 30 g sugar (for dough)
  • 1 tsp instant yeast
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 120 ml warm milk
  • 1 egg
  • 40 g unsalted butter, softened
  • 100 g cream cheese
  • 2 tbsp sugar (for cheesecake filling)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 apple, peeled and diced
  • 1 tbsp butter (for apple filling)
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 40 g flour (for crumble topping)
  • 25 g sugar (for crumble topping)
  • 25 g cold butter, cubed (for crumble topping)
  • 4 tbsp powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 12 tsp milk (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. In another bowl, whisk warm milk and egg; add to dry ingredients along with softened butter. Knead until smooth.
  2. Allow the dough to rise in a greased bowl for 30-45 minutes until doubled in size.
  3. For the fillings, beat cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth. Sauté diced apples with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until tender.
  4. Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle; spread cheesecake filling then apple filling evenly before rolling tightly into a log shape.
  5. Cut the log into six equal pieces and place them cut-side up on a lined baking sheet; let them rise for an additional 20-30 minutes.
  6. Prepare crumble topping by mixing flour, sugar, and cold butter until crumbly; sprinkle over buns before baking.
  7. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Whisk powdered sugar with milk for glaze; drizzle over warm buns before serving.
  • Author: Stephanie
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bun (110g)
  • Calories: 270
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: Use fresh apples for better flavor. Experiment with different fruits or nuts in the filling. Enjoy these buns warm for maximum taste.