Cream Cheese Filled Biscuits
Discover the ultimate indulgence with these Cream Cheese Filled Biscuits—golden, flaky pastries encasing a rich and velvety cream cheese filling. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an anytime treat, these homemade biscuits combine buttery, tender dough with a sweet and tangy cream cheese center. The secret lies in the balance of textures: crisp edges giving way to a melt-in-your-mouth interior, thanks to cold cubed butter and a gentle kneading technique. With just 20 minutes of prep and a hint of vanilla in every bite, these biscuits are as easy as they are irresistible. Serve them warm for a crowd-pleasing dish that pairs beautifully with coffee, tea, or fresh fruit. Try this comforting recipe today for a sweet twist on a classic favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 2 tablespoons Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 0.75 cups Milk
- 8 ounces Cream cheese (softened)
- 0.25 cups Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 large Egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon Water (for egg wash)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually pour in the milk while stirring with a fork until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times to bring it together. Roll it out to approximately 1/4-inch thickness.
In a separate bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Using a biscuit cutter or a glass, cut out an even number of circles from the dough. You will need two circles for each biscuit sandwich.
Add a small spoonful of the cream cheese mixture to the center of half of the dough circles. Place another dough circle on top and gently pinch the edges to seal the filling inside. Optionally, use the tines of a fork to press down the edges for a decorative finish.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create the egg wash. Brush the tops of the biscuits lightly with the egg wash to promote a golden brown color in the oven.
Place the filled biscuits on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 16-18 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
Remove the biscuits from the oven and let them cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2694 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 159.6 g | 205% | |
| Saturated Fat | 95.8 g | 479% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 640 mg | 213% | |
| Sodium | 3414 mg | 148% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 267.5 g | 97% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 73.2 g | ||
| Protein | 52.5 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 535 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 867 mg | 18% | |
*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.
