1)First step, sponge

1. To make the brioche buns for our biscoff cheesecake brioche we need to start by making the sponge. In a clean and dry bowl combine active dry yeast, warm water and granulated sugar. Mix the ingredients until well combined. Let the mix sit covered for about 15 minutes.

2)Second step, ingredients

1. After 15 minutes you can see how the mixture starts getting bubbly and frothy indicating that the yeast is active and ready to use for our recipe. Sift all purpose flour and pour it into the sponge.

3)Third step, ingredients

1. Now you can add the rest of dough ingredients, granulated sugar, egg and soft butter. Use a spatula to mix it a little and then you can transfer the dough to a stand mixer. Use the dough hook attachment and set it at medium low heat. It should take about 15 minutes to knead.

4)Forth step, rest

1. You’ve kneaded the dough for about 15 minutes and now you wanna cover it with plastic wrap and allow it to proof for 1h and 30 minutes. I like to proof my dough at 30 C ( 86 F ) using a dough proofer machine. It should double in size.

5)Fifth step, shape

1. You wanna separate the dough into 4 equal parts ( 100 grams each) and then gently roll the dough between your hands until they form round shapes. Using a cup or a glass press the center of each dough ball to create a hole in the middle.
2. Proof the dough in a warm area for about 30 minutes or in a proofing machine at 30 C ( 86 F ) for the same amount of time.

6)Sixth step, cheesecake filling

1. Preheat the oven at 160 C or 320 F.
2. To make the biscoff cheesecake filling you wanna start by working the cream cheese with a spatula, then add the biscoff spread and yogurt. You can also add vanilla extract for more flavor. Mix everything together using a whisk, keep it in the fridge to use later.

7)Seventh step, bake

1. Beat one egg and brush the buns with the beaten egg, use the same brush to make the hole bigger, add some crushed biscoff biscuits on top and bake at 160 C or 320 F for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.

8)Eight step, ready to eat

1. fill each bun with the cheesecake filling and decorate it with biscuits and more biscoff spread and its ready to eat. ENJOY!