Apple Cheesecake Buns with a Crumble Topping and Sweet Glaze
Fluffy buns filled with creamy cheesecake and juicy apples, topped with a crunchy crumble and sweet glaze, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 packet
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup warm milk
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 large egg
For the Apple Filling
- 2 medium-sized apples peeled, cored, and diced
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 0.25 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
For the Crumble Topping
- 0.5 cup rolled oats
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter cold and diced
For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all the ingredients and clear a workspace.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Gradually add warm milk, melted butter, and egg to the dry ingredients to form a dough.
- Knead dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area for about 1 hour.
- Prepare the apple filling by mixing diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
- In another bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and egg until smooth.
- For crumble topping, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, and cold butter until crumbly.
Assembly and Baking
- Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle and spread cheesecake filling, then apple filling.
- Roll tightly into a log, slice into 12 pieces, and place in a greased baking dish.
- Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake buns for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Whisk together glaze ingredients and drizzle over warm buns before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave for best results.