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Apple Cheesecake Crumble Buns

Delicious Apple Cheesecake Crumble Buns You’ll Love

Try these Apple Cheesecake Crumble Buns, a delightful combination of cheesecake and apple pie flavors, perfect for dessert lovers.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 buns
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour blend
  • 1/4 cup Sugar coconut sugar for lower glycemic
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder ensure freshness
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter chilled and cubed
  • 3/4 cup Buttermilk or almond milk mixed with vinegar
For the Filling
  • 1 medium Apple or pears/mixed berries
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon add nutmeg for variation
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese dairy-free option available
  • 1 large Egg or flax egg for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Crumble Topping
  • 1/2 cup Rolled Oats quick oats work too
  • 1/3 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Melted Butter or coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Pastry cutter
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Cut in chilled butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Add Buttermilk and Apple: Pour in buttermilk and stir until the dough comes together. Fold in diced apple and cinnamon.
  3. Make Cheesecake Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla; mix until combined.
  4. Preheat Oven: Preheat to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. Assemble Buns: Roll out the dough to 1/2 inch thick and cut into squares. Spoon cheesecake filling into centers and seal the edges.
  6. Prepare Crumble Topping: Mix oats, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon until crumbly.
  7. Top and Bake: Place buns on the baking sheet. Sprinkle crumble topping and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Cool and Serve: Let cool for a few minutes before serving warm with caramel sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bunCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a flakier dough, chill the butter and keep the dough slightly sticky. Use firm apples for best results.

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