Blueberry Cream Cheese Buns

Blueberry Cream Cheese Buns

Ingredients

Dough:

  • 3¼ cups (400g) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (50g) sugar
  • ½ tsp (3g) salt
  • 2¼ tsp (7g) active dry yeast or 25g fresh yeast
  • 1 cup (240ml) lukewarm milk, divided
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (56g) softened butter

Cream Cheese Filling:

  • 10 oz (300g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tbsp (24g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract

Topping:

  • Fresh blueberries
  • 1 egg, for brushing
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough:
    • In a large bowl, combine yeast, 1 tsp sugar, and ¼ cup lukewarm milk. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
    • Add flour, remaining sugar, salt, the rest of the milk, egg, vanilla extract, and softened butter. Knead for 5-7 minutes until dough is smooth and slightly pulls away from the bowl.
    • Transfer dough to an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise for 1 hour in a warm place until doubled in size.
  2. Shape the Buns:
    • Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces, shape each piece into a bun, and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
    • Cover with a kitchen towel and let rest for 15-20 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  3. Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling:
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together cream cheese, powdered sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth. Transfer filling to a piping bag fitted with a plain tip.
  4. Assemble the Buns:
    • Use the bottom of a flour-dusted glass to press a well in each bun.
    • Pipe cream cheese filling into each well and top with fresh blueberries.
    • Brush edges of buns with beaten egg.
  5. Bake:
    • Bake buns for 20 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Transfer buns to a wire rack to cool slightly.
  6. Finish and Serve:
    • Dust with powdered sugar and enjoy your fresh blueberry cream cheese buns!