Description
These Decadent Cheesecake Croissant Buns are a delightful fusion of a flaky croissant and a creamy cheesecake, creating a treat that is perfect for breakfast or dessert. With a luscious cream cheese filling wrapped in buttery crescent roll dough, these buns are a heavenly indulgence that will satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
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Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
Croissant Buns:
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough (8 count)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, egg yolk, and lemon zest until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the buns: Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into 8 triangles. Roll each triangle into a spiral, tucking the point underneath. Flatten slightly and create a well in the center.
- Add the filling: Spoon cheesecake filling into each well.
- Bake: Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Make the glaze: Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for the glaze.
- Finish: Drizzle the glaze over the buns and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Add a spoonful of fruit jam on top of the cheesecake filling before baking for a fruity twist.
- Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
