# Ingredient List:
→ Dough
01 - 1 cup warm whole milk
02 - 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
03 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
05 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
06 - 4 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
→ Cheesecake Filling
08 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
09 - ⅓ cup granulated sugar
10 - 1 large egg yolk
11 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Caramel Apple Filling
12 - 2 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored and diced
13 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
14 - ½ cup light brown sugar
15 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
16 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
17 - Pinch of salt
→ Cinnamon Sugar
18 - ⅓ cup light brown sugar
19 - 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
→ Caramel Sauce
20 - ½ cup granulated sugar
21 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
22 - ¼ cup heavy cream
23 - Pinch of salt
# Steps:
01 - Combine warm milk and active dry yeast in a large bowl or stand mixer. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy. Add granulated sugar, eggs, and melted butter; mix until combined. Gradually incorporate flour and salt, then knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth dough forms. Transfer to greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
02 - Beat softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until smooth. Set aside.
03 - Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced apples, light brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 7 minutes until apples soften and mixture becomes syrupy. Allow to cool.
04 - Combine light brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.
05 - Punch down risen dough and roll out on a floured surface to a 16 by 12-inch rectangle. Spread cheesecake filling evenly over dough, then scatter caramel apple mixture atop. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar evenly. Roll dough tightly from the long edge into a log and slice into 12 equal rolls.
06 - Place rolls in a greased 9 by 13-inch baking dish, cover, and let rise until puffy, about 30 to 45 minutes.
07 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls for 25 to 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
08 - Heat granulated sugar in a dry saucepan over medium heat, stirring until melted and amber in color. Add butter and stir to combine. Gradually whisk in heavy cream and salt. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until smooth, then remove from heat.
09 - Drizzle warm caramel sauce over baked rolls and serve immediately.
