Apple Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
A delightful apple cream cheese coffee cake featuring a tender, buttery crust filled with creamy cheese and sweet apple pie filling. Topped with cinnamon sugar and walnuts, it's perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, offering a harmonious blend of fruity, nutty, and rich flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Cut the cream cheese and margarine into the baking mix.
- Stir in the milk until a dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a surface dusted with baking mix and gently roll to coat.
- Knead lightly 8 to 10 times.
- Roll into a 12 x 8-inch rectangle and place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
- Spread the cream cheese filling down the center of the rectangle.
- Make cuts 2 1/2 inches long at inch intervals along the 12-inch side of the rectangle.
- Fold the strips over the filling, overlapping slightly.
- Mix the sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over the top.
- Bake uncovered until golden, about 12 to 15 minutes.
- Cool for 10 minutes.
- Carefully transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
- Spoon the pie filling down the center of the cooled coffee cake.
- Sprinkle with chopped walnuts.
- Refrigerate any remaining coffee cake.
Tips & Substitutions
For a creamier texture, consider using full-fat cream cheese instead of reduced-fat. If you want to add extra flavor, mix in a teaspoon of vanilla extract or some lemon zest into the cream cheese filling. You can also substitute the pie filling with fresh apples sautéed in butter, sugar, and cinnamon for a more homemade touch.
Serving Suggestions
This Apple Cream Cheese Coffee Cake is perfect for brunch or as a sweet snack. Serve it warm or at room temperature, and consider pairing it with a dollop of whipped cream or a drizzle of Blushing Bunny Sauce for an extra touch of sweetness. It goes wonderfully with a cup of coffee or tea.
Storage & Reheating
Store any leftover coffee cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, simply place a slice in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds or warm it in a toaster oven for a few minutes until heated through. This helps maintain its delicious texture.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Apple Cream Cheese Coffee Cake contains roughly 683 calories, with 15g protein, 37g carbohydrates, and 59g fat. It is an excellent source of dietary fiber (44% of the Daily Value), protein (30% of the Daily Value), and vitamin C (26% of the Daily Value), and a good source of potassium. It also contributes 12g of dietary fiber toward your daily target.
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I want to make this recipe gluten-free?
To make this Apple Cream Cheese Coffee Cake gluten-free, substitute the Bisquick baking mix with a gluten-free baking blend. Ensure that the pie filling and other ingredients are also certified gluten-free. This way, you can enjoy a delicious gluten-free version without compromising on flavor.
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).