Description

Blueberry Cream Cheese Buns feature soft, fluffy dough filled with a rich cream cheese mixture and topped with fresh blueberries, creating a delightful combination of flavors and textures.

Ingredients

3 ¼ cups (400g) all-purpose flour

1/4 cup (50g) sugar

1/2 tsp (3g) salt

2 ¼ tsp (7g) active dry yeast, or 25 g fresh yeast

1 cup (240ml) lukewarm milk, divided

1 egg

1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract

1/4 cup (56g) butter, softened

For Cream Cheese Filling:

10 oz (300g) cream cheese

1 egg

3 tbsp (24g) powdered sugar

1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract

For Topping:

Fresh blueberries

1 egg, for brushing

Powdered sugar, for dusting

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Instructions

Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, combine yeast, 1 tsp sugar, and 1/4 cup lukewarm milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes to activate the yeast.
Add the remaining flour, sugar, salt, milk, egg, vanilla extract, and softened butter to the activated yeast mixture.
Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes, until smooth and slightly pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
Transfer the dough to an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise for 1 hour until it doubles in size.
After the dough has risen, divide it into 12 equal pieces and shape each piece into a bun. Place the buns on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
Cover the buns with a kitchen towel and let them rest for 15-20 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
Prepare the cream cheese filling: In a medium bowl, whisk together cream cheese, egg, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag fitted with a plain tip.
Shape the buns: Press each bun lightly using a glass dipped in flour to create a well for the cream cheese filling.
Pipe the cream cheese mixture into each well and top with fresh blueberries.
Brush the edges of the buns with beaten egg and bake at 350°F (180°C) for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Let the buns cool slightly on a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Notes

For a more intense berry flavor, add blueberry jam to the cream cheese filling.
For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
Brush the buns with a little milk before baking to give them a golden finish.
Feel free to use other berries like raspberries or blackberries instead of blueberries.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bun
Calories: 270
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 50mg