Apple Cheesecake Buns Crumble Glaze (Print-Friendly Recipe)
Fluffy buns filled with cheesecake and apples, topped with crumble and sweet glaze for a comforting treat.
# Ingredients List:
→ Dough
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3/4 cup warm whole milk
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1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 large egg
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
→ Cheesecake Filling
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6 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup powdered sugar
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1 egg yolk
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1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Apple Topping
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2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 tablespoon cornstarch
→ Crumble Topping
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cubed
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
→ Sweet Glaze
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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1–2 tablespoons whole milk
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1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
# How to Make It:
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Warm the milk until just lukewarm. Stir in the yeast and granulated sugar, then allow the mixture to sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
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Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Add the yeast mixture, egg, and softened butter. Mix until a shaggy dough forms. Knead on a lightly floured surface for 8–10 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic.
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Transfer dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm environment for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in size.
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In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch. Cook, stirring occasionally, until apples are softened and mixture is syrupy. Set aside to cool.
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In a bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
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Combine flour and granulated sugar in a small bowl. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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Punch down the risen dough and divide into 10 equal portions. Flatten each portion, fill the center with cheesecake filling and apple topping, then gather edges to seal. Place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Sprinkle a spoonful of crumble topping onto each bun. Loosely cover and let buns rest while the oven preheats to 350°F (175°C).
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until buns are golden brown and cooked through. Cool slightly on a wire rack.
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Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle glaze generously over slightly warm buns before serving.
# Extra Information:
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Ensure the dough is well-kneaded for soft, fluffy texture. For more pronounced apple flavor, use sweet-tart varieties such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith.