Description
Soft, fluffy Danish carnival buns filled with a creamy vanilla cheesecake filling, perfect for breakfast or a cozy snack. These buns combine light dough with a luscious cheesecake center for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups (420 g) all-purpose flour, sifted
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (one packet)
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, warmed to about 110°F (43°C)
- 4 tbsp (60 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp salt
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ⅓ cup (40 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) heavy cream
- 1 egg beaten with 1 tbsp water (egg wash)
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the milk to about 110°F (43°C). Pour into a large bowl, sprinkle yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar over it, and let sit until foamy (5-10 minutes).
- Add remaining sugar, softened butter, eggs, and salt to the yeast mixture. Gradually add sifted flour, mixing until a sticky dough forms.
- Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding flour if too sticky.
- Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (1 to 1.5 hours).
- While dough rises, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until smooth. Refrigerate until ready.
- Punch down risen dough and divide into 12 equal pieces (~2.5 oz each). Roll each into a ball, flatten slightly, spoon about 1 tablespoon cheesecake filling into center, and pinch edges to seal.
- Place filled buns seam side down on parchment-lined baking sheet, cover loosely, and let rise until puffy (about 45 minutes).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush buns with egg wash and bake for 18-22 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Cool buns on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Do not rush the dough rises for best fluffiness. Ensure milk is warm but not hot to activate yeast properly. Chill cream cheese filling before stuffing to prevent leaking. If filling leaks, pinch dough edges tighter. For extra shine, brush buns with melted butter after baking. Can refrigerate dough overnight after first rise.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
- Cuisine: Danish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 36
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6.5
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