Cream Cheese Biscuits | The Recipe Critic

Cream cheese biscuits have a slight twist to the classic version. With the added cream cheese, they have a softer, more fluffy texture with an added tangy flavor that is so good!

Ingredients for Cream Cheese Buttermilk Biscuits

You can make these delicious biscuits up in no time! You should already have all of the ingredients in your pantry. For exact measurements, scroll to the bottom of the post.

• All Purpose Flour: The main ingredient that provides structure.
• Baking Powder: Helps the biscuit’s texture remain fluffy and airy.
• Salt: Enhances the flavors.
• Cold Unsalted Butter: Adds a depth of flavor and creamy richness.
• Cream Cheese: The secret ingredient that sets these biscuits apart. It adds a tangy flavor and a soft, fluffy texture.
• Cold Buttermilk: Adds to the tanginess and delicious flavor while keeping the biscuits from being dry.
• Melted Butter: Spread on top of the biscuits before baking to give them a golden brown top.

How to Make Cream Cheese Biscuits

You can make these cream cheese biscuits in just 30 minutes. They are easy to make, and your family will love scarfing these down for brunch or an after-school snack. Follow my steps below to ensure they turn out perfect!

1. Whisk: Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
2. Grate and Cut: Using a cheese grater, grate the butter. Dice the cold cream cheese into small cubes. Add the grated butter and diced cream cheese to the dry ingredients.
3. Cut: Cut the butter and cream cheese into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or the back of a fork.
4. Mix: When the butter and cream cheese have been incorporated, add the buttermilk and mix the dough with the pastry cutter until a shaggy dough forms.
5. Knead: Dump the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Work the dough with your hands until it comes together. Don’t overwork the dough, or your biscuits will be tough.
6. Roll and Cut: Roll dough out with a rolling pin into a 1/2-inch thick rectangle. Cut the biscuits out of the slab using a biscuit cutter or cup with about a 3-inch diameter. Roll the dough out again and continue the process until all the dough is used.
7. Baking Sheet: Place the biscuits spaced 1 inch apart on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
8. Brush and Bake: Brush the cream cheese biscuits with melted butter and bake for 15-20 minutes until they are lightly golden brown on the top and bottom.

More Easy Biscuit Recipes To Try

I love having homemade biscuits with bacon and eggs on a Saturday morning. Here are a few of my favorite recipes for you to try! Share your favorites with me in the comments!