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Blueberry Cream Cheese Buns

Blueberry Cream Cheese Buns

4.52 from 39 votes
These Blueberry Cream Cheese Buns are a delightful treat that combines soft, fluffy dough with sweet blueberries and creamy cheese filling. They are perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even dessert. They pair wonderfully with a cup of coffee or tea, making them an ideal choice for a cozy morning or a special afternoon treat.
Servings 12 buns
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
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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

Cream Cheese Filling

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

For topping

Instructions
 

Prepare the dough.

  • In a large bowl add yeast, 1 tsp (5g) sugar and 1/4 cup (60ml) lukewarm milk. Let it rest for 5 minutes to activate the yeast.
    activating yeast
  • Add the rest of the ingredients, flour, sugar and salt, the remaining milk, egg, vanilla extract and softened butter.
    add the rest of ingredients for the dough
  • Start kneading for about 5-7 minutes, until smooth and slightly pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
  • Transfer the dough into an oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
    transfer the dough to a an oiled bowl
  • Let the dough rest for about 1 hour at room temperature (warm space) until doubled in size.
  • Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces.
  • Shape each into a bun and place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
    place the buns on a baking sheet
  • Cover with a kitchen towel and let the buns rest for 15-20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

Prepare the cream cheese filling.

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream cheese with powdered sugar, egg and vanilla extract.
    prepare the cream cheese filling
  • Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a plain tip.

How to final shape the buns

  • Press each bun using a glass dipped in flour to create a well for the filling.
  • Divide the cream cheese filling between the buns.
    piping the cream cheese filling
  • Top with fresh blueberries.
    top with blueberries
  • Brush the edges with beaten egg.
  • Bake the cream cheese buns for about 20 minutes or until nicely golden.
    bake the buns
  • Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly.
  • Dust with powdered sugar and enjoy!
    dust with powdered sugar

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 bunCalories: 292kcalCarbohydrates: 35.2gProtein: 6.8gFat: 13.7gSaturated Fat: 8.3gCholesterol: 53mgSodium: 187mgPotassium: 103mgFiber: 1.2gSugar: 8.1gCalcium: 53mgIron: 2mg
Calories: 292kcal
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blueberries, buns, cream cheese, sweet buns