Cream Cheese Biscuit
Indulge in the irresistible flakiness of these Cream Cheese Biscuits, a decadent twist on the classic biscuit recipe. Made with a delicate blend of cold butter and tangy cream cheese, these biscuits deliver an unparalleled tenderness and rich flavor that melts in your mouth. Perfectly golden and buttery, they are crafted using a layering technique that ensures a high rise and airy texture. Ready in under 30 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal for breakfast spreads, holiday feasts, or as a base for savory dishes like biscuits and gravy. Serve them warm, fresh from the oven, with a pat of butter or a drizzle of honey for a comforting treat that will impress any crowd.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 4 ounces Cold cream cheese, cubed
- 0.75 cup Cold whole milk
- 2 tablespoons Melted butter (optional, for brushing)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Step 3
Add the cold, cubed butter and cream cheese to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to cut the butter and cream cheese into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized pieces.
Step 4
Pour the cold milk into the flour mixture and gently stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
Step 5
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a 1-inch-thick rectangle. Fold the dough over onto itself 3-4 times to create layers, then pat it out again into a roughly 1-inch-thick sheet.
Step 6
Use a 2- to 3-inch round biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits, making sure not to twist the cutter (this can seal the edges and prevent them from rising properly). Gather the scraps, reshape, and cut out more biscuits as needed.
Step 7
Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.
Step 9
If desired, brush the tops of the warm biscuits with melted butter for extra flavor.
Step 10
Serve warm and enjoy your flaky, tender cream cheese biscuits!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (704.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2477.1 |
| Total Fat 168.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 104.0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 460.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2987.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 206.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 17.9g | |
| Protein 40.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 169.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 351.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 651.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories