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Raspberry Cheesecake Brioche Buns Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Raspberry Cheesecake Brioche Buns are a delightful fusion of soft, buttery brioche bread filled with a luscious raspberry cream cheese filling. Perfectly golden brown with a dusting of powdered sugar and fresh raspberries on top, these sweet buns are an indulgent treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. The recipe involves making a rich brioche dough from scratch, a smooth raspberry cheesecake filling, and baking to perfection for a tender yet sturdy bun that holds the creamy filling beautifully.

Ingredients

For the Brioche Dough

  • ¾ cup + 1 tbsp warm milk, 110℉ (202g)
  • 1 package active dry yeast (7g)
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 3 cups (360g) bread flour
  • ⅓ cup (66g) granulated sugar
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)

For the Raspberry Cheesecake Filling

  • 1 8 oz package cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup raspberry preserves
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For Assembly

  • Egg or milk (for egg wash)
  • Additional raspberry preserves (for topping)
  • Powdered sugar (for dusting)
  • Fresh raspberries (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, combine the warm milk, active dry yeast, and 1 tsp granulated sugar. Let sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
  2. Prepare Dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, add bread flour, sugar, salt, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and the foamed yeast mixture. Knead for at least 10 minutes until a dough ball forms and begins pulling away from the bowl.
  3. Add Butter and Knead: Gradually add softened butter in small amounts while continuing to knead for another 12-15 minutes. The dough should form a smooth, silky ball that is tacky but does not stick to the bowl sides. Adjust flour if needed depending on humidity.
  4. First Rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for at least 1 hour until doubled in size.
  5. Make Filling: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, raspberry preserves, sugar, and vanilla extract with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
  6. Divide and Shape Dough: Punch down the dough and divide it into 8 equal portions using a kitchen scale. Roll each piece into a ball, then press your fingers into the center to form a disc with an indent.
  7. Second Rise: Arrange the shaped dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are spaced out. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for 30-45 minutes until nearly doubled.
  8. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  9. Form Filling Wells: Using a floured cup or small bowl (about 1/3 cup size), press into each dough ball indent to make a larger well for the filling.
  10. Fill Buns: Spoon the prepared raspberry cheesecake filling into each dough well.
  11. Egg Wash: Brush the exposed dough surfaces around the filling with beaten egg or milk to enhance browning and shine.
  12. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the buns turn golden brown. Begin checking at 12 minutes to prevent overbaking as oven temperatures can vary.
  13. Cool and Garnish: Remove buns from the oven and let cool for at least 5 minutes. Then top each bun with additional raspberry preserves, a dusting of powdered sugar, and fresh raspberries for garnish.
  14. Serve and Store: Serve the buns warm or at room temperature. Store any leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • Milk should be warm but not hot, ideally around 110°F to not kill the yeast.
  • Humidity affects dough consistency; add extra flour or reduce milk slightly if dough is too sticky.
  • Egg wash improves crust color and shine; use milk or beaten egg as preferred.
  • Buns can be enjoyed fresh or stored in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
  • Use full-fat cream cheese for the best texture and flavor.
  • If raspberry preserves are very sweet, consider reducing added sugar slightly in the filling.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Baking
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/raspberry-cheesecake-brioche-buns-recipe/