Cream Cheese Biscuits
Flaky, buttery, and irresistibly tender, these Cream Cheese Biscuits are the perfect addition to any table, whether for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. Combining the richness of cream cheese with classic biscuit ingredients, this recipe takes homemade biscuits to a decadent new level. With only 15 minutes of prep and a quick bake time, you’ll have warm, golden biscuits fresh out of the oven in no time. The secret lies in the cold, cubed butter and cream cheese, which create those signature layers and a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Serve these fluffy delights with butter, jam, or as a side to soups and stews, and watch them disappear by the handful. Perfect for gatherings or cozy family meals, these biscuits are a simple yet impressive treat that will have everyone asking for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 4 ounces cream cheese, cold and cubed
- 0.75 cups whole milk (plus more for brushing, if desired)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until evenly combined.
Add the cold, cubed butter and cream cheese to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter and cream cheese into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces.
Pour in the milk gradually, stirring with a fork or wooden spoon until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the biscuits tough.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead the dough a few times to bring it together, then pat it into a rectangle about 1/2-inch thick.
Using a round biscuit cutter (approximately 2.5 inches in diameter), cut out biscuits and transfer them to the prepared baking sheet. Gather the scraps, re-roll, and cut out more biscuits until all the dough is used.
Optional: Brush the tops of the biscuits with a little milk for a golden finish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are puffed up and lightly golden on top.
Serve warm, and enjoy with butter, jam, or your favorite toppings.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2298 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 144.0 g | 185% | |
| Saturated Fat | 88.8 g | 444% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 394 mg | 131% | |
| Sodium | 2989 mg | 130% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 215.9 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.6 g | ||
| Protein | 38.7 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.8 mcg | 19% | |
| Calcium | 378 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 637 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
