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Blueberry Cheesecake Danish Buns Recipe

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Blueberry Cheesecake Danish Buns are soft, fluffy buns filled with a creamy lemon-zested cheesecake filling and topped with fresh blueberries. These sweet pastries boast a tender yeast dough enriched with butter and egg yolks, baked to golden perfection and dusted with powdered sugar for a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 370 grams all-purpose flour
  • 50 grams sugar
  • 180 ml milk
  • 12 grams dry yeast
  • 12 grams honey
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 6 grams salt
  • 60 grams butter

Filling

  • 260 grams cream cheese
  • 60 grams sugar
  • 20 grams cornstarch
  • Zest of 1 lemon

Topping and Finishing

  • Egg wash (1 egg beaten with a splash of water)
  • Blueberries, to taste
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix all-purpose flour, sugar, milk, dry yeast, honey, and egg yolks to begin forming the dough.
  2. Blend Ingredients: Stir the mixture thoroughly to blend the ingredients evenly.
  3. Add Salt and Knead: Incorporate salt into the mixture and start kneading the dough, working it until smooth.
  4. Add Butter Gradually: Slowly add softened butter while continuing to knead until the dough fully absorbs the butter and becomes elastic.
  5. First Proof: Cover the dough with cling film and let it rise in a warm place for 90 minutes or until doubled in size.
  6. Divide Dough: Once risen, punch down the dough and cut it into 9 equal pieces.
  7. Shape Balls: Form each piece into a smooth ball.
  8. Second Proof: Place the dough balls on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Cover with a cloth and let rise for another 40 minutes.
  9. Prepare Filling: In a separate bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon zest. Mix with a spatula until smooth, then transfer the filling into a piping bag.
  10. Create Indentation: After the second rise, press the center of each bun with a glass cup to form an indentation for the filling.
  11. Apply Egg Wash: Brush each bun evenly with the egg wash to promote browning.
  12. Fill Buns: Pipe the cream cheese filling evenly into the indentations of each bun.
  13. Add Blueberries: Top each bun with at least four fresh blueberries, pressing slightly into the filling.
  14. Bake: Bake the buns in a preheated oven at 360°F (180°C) for 25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  15. Cool and Dust: Allow the buns to cool slightly to room temperature, then dust them with powdered sugar.
  16. Serve: Enjoy the blueberry cheesecake Danish buns fresh as a breakfast treat or dessert.

Notes

  • Ensure the milk is warm but not hot to activate the yeast properly.
  • Butter should be softened to room temperature for easier incorporation into the dough.
  • Allow sufficient rising time for a light and fluffy texture in the buns.
  • Use fresh blueberries for the best flavor and appearance.
  • These buns are best enjoyed the same day but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Keywords: blueberry cheesecake buns, Danish pastry, yeast buns, cream cheese filling, blueberry pastry, breakfast buns, sweet buns

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