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Apple Cream Cheese Stuffed Bagel Bites Recipe

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These Apple Cream Cheese Stuffed Bagel Bites are a delightful breakfast treat featuring a soft, sweet bagel dough filled with a luscious roasted apple and cinnamon cream cheese mixture. Perfectly boiled then baked to golden perfection, these bites combine the warm flavors of cinnamon and vanilla with the comforting texture of freshly baked bagels, making them ideal for a cozy morning or brunch.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 20 bagel bites

Ingredients

Roasted Apple Cream Cheese Filling

  • 2 apples, peeled and chopped into 1″ chunks (425 grams)
  • ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon brown sugar (62 grams), divided
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces (14 grams)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Bagel Bites Dough

  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast (6 grams)
  • 1 ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon warm water
  • 1 tablespoon honey (21 grams)
  • 3 ½ cups bread flour (518 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (25 grams)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Remaining Ingredients

  • 2 quarts water
  • 2 tablespoons honey (42 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (25 grams)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
  • Egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water)

Instructions

  1. Roast Apples: Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Toss the chopped apples with 1 tablespoon of brown sugar and ½ teaspoon cinnamon. Spread the mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet and scatter small pieces of butter over the apples. Roast for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
  2. Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (163°C). In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the remaining ¼ cup brown sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Fold the cooled roasted apples into the cream cheese mixture until well combined. Using a tablespoon, scoop out 20 heaping portions of the filling, place them onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, and freeze until firm.
  3. Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, combine active dry yeast with warm water and 1 tablespoon honey. Stir gently and let sit for about 5 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is activated.
  4. Make Bagel Dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the yeast mixture, bread flour, granulated sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Knead the dough on medium speed for 7-8 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Transfer the dough to a clean bowl, cover with a towel or plastic wrap, and let it rest for 45 minutes to rise.
  5. Form Bagel Bites: Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 20 equal portions. Roll each portion into a ball, then flatten it into a 4-inch circle. Place one portion of the chilled cream cheese apple filling in the center of each circle. Gather and pinch the edges to seal the filling inside, then gently roll each filled dough ball into a smooth round shape. Place the bagel bites on parchment-lined baking sheets, cover loosely with a kitchen towel, and let them rest for 20 minutes.
  6. Boil Bagel Bites: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray. In a large pot, bring 2 quarts of water and 2 tablespoons of honey to a boil over high heat. Carefully drop a few bagel bites into the boiling water and boil for 15-20 seconds until they float and puff slightly. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and transfer to the prepared baking sheets. Repeat with the remaining bagel bites.
  7. Prepare Cinnamon Sugar and Egg Wash: In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons granulated sugar and 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon. In another bowl, beat 1 egg with 1 tablespoon water to create an egg wash.
  8. Finish and Bake: Brush each boiled bagel bite with the egg wash and sprinkle generously with the cinnamon sugar mixture. Bake in the preheated 325°F (163°C) oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown on top. Remove from oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy warm, optionally with extra cream cheese.

Notes

  • Freezing the filling balls before assembling helps prevent leakage during boiling and baking.
  • Boiling the bagel bites briefly before baking creates their characteristic chewy crust and texture.
  • Use bread flour for a chewier bagel texture; all-purpose flour may result in a softer bite.
  • You can substitute honey with maple syrup, but it may slightly alter the flavor profile.
  • Store leftover bagel bites in an airtight container and reheat in the oven to restore texture.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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