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Cream Cheese Biscuits
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Easy Homemade Cream Cheese Biscuits

Short on time to make a special breakfast? No problem, these simple cream cheese biscuits can do wonders with a spark of your creativity.
Course Breakfast, Cakes, Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Breakfast Biscuits, Cream Cheese, Sweet Breakfast Biscuits
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Author Adalynn Ward
Servings 12 biscuits
Calories 465kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 4 oz cream cheese cold and cubed
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 1 tbsp sugar optional, for sweeter biscuits
  • Additional flour for dusting

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease it lightly.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and optional sugar.
  • Add cold, cubed butter and cream cheese. Use a pastry cutter or fingers to work them into coarse crumbs.
  • Pour in the milk and stir gently until a soft dough forms.
  • Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it a few times to bring it together.
  • Roll out the dough to about 1/2-inch thickness and cut out biscuits using a round cutter.
  • Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.
  • Allow the biscuits to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
  • Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 12biscuits | Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 55.2g | Protein: 10.2g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14.2g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 773mg | Potassium: 447mg | Fiber: 1.8g | Sugar: 5.3g | Calcium: 226mg | Iron: 4mg