Description
Creamy, dreamy 3-ingredient cream cheese biscuits bring Southern comfort to your kitchen with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Flaky, buttery rounds emerge from the oven promising pure breakfast bliss you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese (softened, full fat)
- ⅔ cup (151 grams) butter (softened)
- 1 cup (120 grams) self-rising flour
Optional Self-Rising Flour Components:
- 1 cup (120 grams) regular flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend cream cheese, butter, and flour until a cohesive mixture forms, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated and sides are scraped during processing.
- Transfer the dough onto lightly floured parchment paper, gently shape into a compact disc, and refrigerate for approximately 60 minutes to firm up the texture.
- Position the oven rack at the highest level and preheat to 425°F (218°C). Cover a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and non-stick baking.
- Liberally dust your work surface and rolling pin with flour to prevent sticking. Carefully roll out the chilled dough to a uniform ½-inch (1.27 centimeters) thickness.
- Using a 1¼-inch (3.18 centimeters) biscuit cutter, precisely cut out circular shapes from the dough. Arrange the cut biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them approximately 1 inch (2.54 centimeters) apart.
- Gather remaining dough scraps, re-roll, and continue cutting additional biscuits. Place any excess cut biscuits in the refrigerator to maintain their shape while waiting to bake.
- Bake the biscuits for 14 minutes on the top rack, rotating the pan midway through to ensure uniform golden-brown coloration and even rising. Optional: Brush with melted butter during the final minutes for enhanced flavor and glossy appearance.
- Remove from the oven and serve immediately while warm for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Chilling the dough helps develop a flakier texture and prevents spreading during baking.
- Rolling the dough to a consistent thickness ensures uniform baking and beautiful, even biscuits.
- Using cold ingredients and minimal handling keeps the butter and cream cheese from melting, creating tender, light results.
- Parchment paper prevents sticking and makes cleanup a breeze, while also helping to achieve golden-brown edges.
- Cutting biscuits close together minimizes waste and helps the biscuits rise higher by keeping them nestled near each other.
- Freezing extra biscuit dough allows for quick, fresh-baked treats anytime you’re craving something warm and delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 20
- Calories: 211 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <2g
- Cholesterol: 60mg