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Blueberry Cream Brioche Buns Recipe

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These Blueberry Cream Brioche Buns are a delightful homemade treat featuring soft, buttery brioche dough filled with a smooth cream cheese mixture and bursting with fresh blueberries and preserves. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these buns combine a tender crumb with sweet and tangy flavors, topped with a beautiful golden crust and a dusting of powdered sugar.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 1 cup whole milk (warm)
  • 1 tablespoon dry active yeast (12g)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (55g)
  • 5 tablespoons Kerrygold Salted butter (melted and cooled, 70g)
  • 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

Blueberry Topping and Finishing

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

Instructions

  1. Activate yeast: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, combine the warm milk, dry active yeast, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, melted and cooled butter, and egg. Whisk to combine and let rest for 5 minutes to activate the yeast.
  2. Make the dough: Add the flour and kosher salt to the bowl. With the mixer on medium-low, knead the dough for 12-15 minutes until it comes together and forms a smooth ball. Remove the dough hook, place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, and cover with plastic wrap. Let it rise at room temperature for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  3. Prepare cream cheese filling: While the dough rises, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, egg, and lemon zest in a large mixing bowl. Use a handheld mixer or whisk to blend until very smooth. Transfer the mixture into a piping bag or zip-top bag and set aside.
  4. Shape the buns: Generously flour a work surface and pour the risen dough onto it. Divide the dough into 9 equal pieces, approximately 100 grams each. Pinch the edges under and roll each piece into a smooth round ball.
  5. Second rise: Place the dough balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Cover loosely with a kitchen towel and let rest for another 20 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  7. Create indentations and fill: Firmly press the bottom of a drinking glass or measuring cup into the center of each dough ball to make a well. Pipe the cream cheese filling into each indentation.
  8. Add blueberry topping: Spoon about a scant tablespoon of blueberry preserves onto the cream cheese filling, then top each bun with 6 or 7 fresh blueberries.
  9. Egg wash and bake: Brush the beaten egg around the perimeter of each bun for a shiny, golden finish. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  10. Garnish and serve: Optionally, sprinkle the warm buns lightly with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy your freshly baked Blueberry Cream Brioche Buns!

Notes

  • Make sure the butter is cooled after melting to avoid killing the yeast.
  • Use fresh yeast if possible for better rise and flavor.
  • Room temperature ingredients help create a smooth dough and filling.
  • Use a kitchen scale to divide the dough for even-sized buns.
  • Let the buns cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar to prevent melting.
  • Ensure dough balls have space to expand on the baking sheet.
  • These buns can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days; warm slightly before serving.

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