Cherry Cream Cheese Sticky Buns

Indulge in the irresistible combination of cream cheese and cherry pie filling in these fluffy and gooey sticky buns. Perfect for a delightful breakfast or a sweet treat any time of the day.
ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons instant yeast
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup cherry pie filling
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
steps
- 1.
In a large bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
- 2.
In a microwave-safe bowl, heat milk until warm but not boiling. Add melted butter and egg, whisking to combine.
- 3.
Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- 5.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
- 6.
Roll out the dough into a 12x9-inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
- 7.
Spread the softened cream cheese evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Top with cherry pie filling and walnuts.
- 8.
Roll up the dough tightly from the long side, pinching the seam to seal. Cut into 9 equal rolls.
- 9.
Arrange the rolls in the prepared baking dish, cut-side up. Cover and let rise for an additional 30 minutes.
- 10.
Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- 11.
Allow the sticky buns to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.