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Blueberry Cream Cheese Buns Recipe

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These Blueberry Cream Cheese Buns are soft, fluffy yeast buns filled with a luscious cream cheese mixture and topped with sweet blueberry jam and fresh blueberries. Featuring a tangzhong starter for extra tenderness, these buns are a perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. The combination of a lightly sweetened dough, creamy filling, and juicy blueberries creates a delightful balance of flavors and textures that will impress family and friends.

Ingredients

Tangzhong

  • 30 g all-purpose flour
  • 150 g whole milk

Dough

  • 90 g whole milk
  • 90 g water
  • 6 g instant yeast (or 25 g fresh yeast)
  • 50 g granulated sugar
  • 510 g all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg (preferably 60 g, with shell)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 100 g butter (room temperature)

Cream Cheese Filling

  • 400 g cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 5 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Topping

  • 12 tbsp blueberry jam
  • 400 g blueberries (fresh or frozen, if frozen, do not defrost)
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)
  • Vegetable oil (for greasing and handling dough)

Instructions

  1. Make the Tangzhong: Combine 30 g all-purpose flour with 150 g whole milk in a small saucepan. Whisk until fully blended, then cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until it thickens to a paste similar to smooth mashed potatoes. Transfer to a flat bowl and refrigerate to cool to room temperature, about 20-30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Dough: Warm 90 g milk and 90 g water to lukewarm (37ºC). If using fresh yeast, crumble into a mixing bowl and pour the warm liquid over it, stirring with a spatula until dissolved. If using instant yeast, mix it into the flour instead. Add 50 g granulated sugar, 510 g all-purpose flour, tangzhong, and 1 egg to the bowl. Mix with a dough hook on low speed for 4 minutes.
  3. Add Salt and Butter: Increase mixer speed to medium and add 1 tsp salt and 100 g room temperature butter in two parts, incorporating the second part only after the first is mixed in. Continue mixing for 6-8 minutes until dough is smooth and glossy.
  4. First Rise: Transfer dough to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with cling film and a tea towel, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In a bowl, mix 400 g cream cheese, 5 tbsp powdered sugar, 1/2 tsp lemon zest, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.
  6. Shape Buns and Second Rise: Turn the risen dough onto a lightly oiled surface. Divide into 12 equal pieces and roll into balls. Place on two lined baking trays and gently flatten each into a donut shape. Cover with cling film and a tea towel, letting rise 45 minutes at room temperature.
  7. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 190ºC (375ºF) conventional.
  8. Fill the Buns: Using oiled fingers, create indents in the center of each bun. Fill each indent with the cream cheese mixture using a piping bag or spoon.
  9. Apply Egg Wash and Add Toppings: Whisk 1 egg and brush the sides of each bun. Make a small indentation in the cream cheese filling with the back of a spoon, add 1 tbsp blueberry jam into the indent, then top with fresh or frozen blueberries, gently pressing them down to adhere.
  10. Bake: Bake buns for 17-19 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool slightly on a rack.
  11. Finish and Serve: Dust the buns with powdered sugar and serve lukewarm or fully cooled.

Notes

  • If using frozen blueberries, do not defrost them before adding to the buns; this prevents excess moisture.
  • The tangzhong method keeps the buns exceptionally soft and fresh for longer.
  • You can prepare the dough the night before and let it rise slowly in the refrigerator for enhanced flavor.
  • Ensure butter is at room temperature for better incorporation into the dough.
  • Use a gentle hand when shaping and filling buns to keep the dough structure intact.
  • Adjust baking time slightly based on your oven’s performance to avoid overbaking.

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