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Apple Cheesecake Crumble Buns Irresistible Dessert Treat

Apple Cheesecake Crumble Buns Irresistible Dessert Delight

Apple Cheesecake Crumble Buns are an irresistible dessert treat combining creamy cheesecake and sweet apples.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 buns
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder No substitutions recommended.
  • 1 tsp baking soda No substitutions recommended.
  • 1/2 tsp salt No substitutions recommended.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter Chilled and cubed, can substitute with dairy-free butter.
  • 1/2 cup cold buttermilk Can substitute with a mix of milk and vinegar.
  • 1 medium apple Peeled and diced, can substitute with pears or mixed berries.
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon Consider nutmeg or allspice as alternatives.
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese Softened, can substitute with dairy-free cream cheese.
  • 1 large egg Can substitute with a flax egg for a vegan version.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract No substitutions recommended.
  • 1/4 cup sugar
For the Crumble Topping
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats Can substitute with ground almonds for a gluten-free option.
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar.
  • 1/4 cup melted butter Can substitute with coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Cut in 1/2 cup of chilled, cubed unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Stir in 1/2 cup of cold buttermilk, and gently fold in 1 diced apple and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, being careful not to overmix.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat together 8 ounces of softened cream cheese and 1/4 cup of sugar until smooth and creamy. Add 1 egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing well until fully combined.
  4. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. Roll out the prepared dough on a floured surface into a rectangle about 1/2 inch thick. Cut the dough into squares, placing a spoonful of cheesecake filling in the center of each.
  6. Fold over the corners to create a sealed bun, tucking the filling away tightly.
  7. In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of rolled oats, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1/4 cup of melted butter, and 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon until crumbly.
  8. Place the assembled buns on the prepared baking sheet, sprinkle with crumble topping, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Once baked, cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bunCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 125mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to keep ingredients cold for a flaky texture and avoid overmixing the dough.

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