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Apple Cheesecake Brioche Buns Recipe

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These Apple Cheesecake Brioche Buns combine the rich, fluffy texture of homemade sweet brioche dough with a flavorful apple filling spiced with cinnamon, all topped with a smooth sweet cream cheese layer and a crunchy cinnamon-sugar crumble. Perfect for breakfast or a decadent snack, these buns bring together the comforting flavors of apple pie and cheesecake in a handheld treat.

Ingredients

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Sweet Brioche Dough

  • ¾ cup (202 g) + 1 tablespoon warm milk, 110℉
  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 3 cups (360 g) bread flour
  • ⅓ cup (66 g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 tablespoon (84 g) unsalted butter, softened

Apple Filling

  • 2 large apples, peeled and diced
  • 2 tablespoon (28 g) unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
  • 1¾ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ⅛ teaspoon allspice
  • ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg

Sweet Cream Cheese

  • 8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
  • ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Crumble Topping

  • 2 tablespoon (28 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ cup (30 g) all purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sweet Brioche Dough: Warm the milk to 110℉ and mix it with yeast and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy. In a large bowl, combine bread flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Add egg yolks, vanilla extract, and the yeast mixture, mixing until a rough dough forms. Gradually add the softened butter, kneading until smooth and elastic. Cover and let the dough rise until doubled in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
  2. Make the Apple Filling: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg. Cook until the apples are tender and mixture is somewhat caramelized, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  3. Prepare the Sweet Cream Cheese: In a mixing bowl, combine the room temperature cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  4. Make the Crumble Topping: In a small bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and all-purpose flour until crumbly. Set aside.
  5. Assemble the Buns: Punch down the risen dough and roll it into a rectangle about 12×16 inches. Spread the sweet cream cheese evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around edges. Sprinkle the apple filling evenly on top. Roll the dough tightly into a log from the longer side. Cut into 8 equal slices and place them cut-side up in a parchment-lined baking pan.
  6. Add Crumble and Final Rise: Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the buns. Cover the pan loosely with plastic wrap and let the buns rise for another 30-45 minutes until puffy.
  7. Bake the Buns: Preheat the oven to 350℉ (175℃). Bake the buns for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown on top and cooked through. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Use bread flour for a soft, chewy texture in the brioche dough.
  • Milk temperature should not exceed 110℉ to prevent killing the yeast.
  • The apple filling can be made ahead and refrigerated.
  • Room temperature cream cheese blends more smoothly in the sweet cream cheese mixture.
  • Keep the dough covered during rises to prevent drying out.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for longer storage.

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