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Blueberry Cream Brioche Buns Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 9 buns
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Blueberry Cream Brioche Buns are soft, fluffy, and filled with a luscious cream cheese mixture topped with blueberry preserves and fresh blueberries. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack, these buns combine the richness of brioche dough with a tangy, creamy filling and bursting fresh fruit flavors. The easy-to-make dough rises to airy perfection, baked to golden brown with a shiny egg wash finish and a dusting of powdered sugar for a delicate sweetness.

Ingredients

Dough:

  • 1 cup whole milk (warm)
  • 1 tablespoon dry active yeast (12g)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (55 g)
  • 5 tablespoons Kerrygold Salted butter (70g melted and cooled)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (400g)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Cream Cheese Filling:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
  • ½ cup full fat sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest

Toppings and Egg Wash:

  • 1 cup blueberry preserves
  • 1 pint fresh blueberries
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, combine the warm milk, dry active yeast, granulated sugar, pure vanilla extract, melted and cooled Kerrygold salted butter, and egg. Whisk well to combine, then let rest for 5 minutes to activate the yeast and ensure it begins to bubble.
  2. Knead the dough: Add the unbleached all-purpose flour and kosher salt to the bowl. With the mixer on medium-low speed, knead the dough for 12-15 minutes until it comes together and forms a smooth, elastic ball. Remove the dough hook once kneading is complete.
  3. First rise: Transfer the dough to a very lightly oiled bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Let it rise at room temperature for about 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size.
  4. Prepare the cream cheese filling: While the dough is rising, in a large mixing bowl, combine room temperature cream cheese, sour cream, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, egg, and freshly grated lemon zest. Use a handheld mixer or whisk to blend the filling until very smooth. Transfer this filling into a piping bag or a resealable zip-top bag and set aside.
  5. Shape the buns: Generously flour your work surface and turn the risen dough out onto it. Divide the dough into 9 equal pieces, each about 100 grams in weight. Pinch the edges under and roll each piece into a smooth, round ball.
  6. Second rise: Place the dough balls spaced about 2 inches apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover loosely with a kitchen towel and let them rest for 20 minutes to puff slightly.
  7. Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350℉ (175℃).
  8. Create indentations and fill: Using the bottom of a drinking glass or measuring cup, firmly press into the center of each dough ball to create a depression. Pipe the cream cheese filling into each indentation.
  9. Add blueberry toppings: Spoon about a scant tablespoon of blueberry preserves on top of the cream cheese filling in each bun. Then, carefully place 6 or 7 fresh blueberries on top for extra burst of flavor and decoration.
  10. Apply egg wash and bake: Beat one egg and brush it gently around the perimeter of each bun to give a shiny, golden finish. Bake the buns in the preheated oven for 25 minutes until they turn a beautiful golden brown.
  11. Finishing touches: Optionally, sprinkle the warm buns lightly with powdered sugar before serving for an elegant touch.

Notes

  • Use room temperature cream cheese and egg for the smoothest filling texture.
  • Make sure the yeast activates properly, indicated by bubbling foam after resting in warm milk.
  • Do not skip the second rise, as it helps buns become light and fluffy.
  • The egg wash gives a gorgeous golden shine but can be omitted for a less glossy finish.
  • These buns are best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for 2 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American, European-Style

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/blueberry-cream-brioche-buns-recipe/