Carnival Buns with Strawberry Cheesecake Filling Recipe
These Carnival Buns with Strawberry Cheesecake Filling feature a soft, yeast-risen dough filled with a creamy strawberry cheesecake mixture, perfect for a delightful sweet treat or breakfast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Dough
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk (warm)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- Salt (quantity not specified)
For the Filling
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (chopped)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Warm the milk until lukewarm, sprinkle yeast on top, and let it sit until frothy (about 5 minutes). In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt; add melted butter and eggs. Pour in the yeast mixture gradually while stirring to form a soft dough.
- Knead: Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let It Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Create Filling: While waiting, mix chopped strawberries with softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Shape Buns: Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a rectangle (about 1/4 inch thick). Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the surface and roll tightly into a log shape.
- Bake: Slice into even pieces (1-2 inches thick) and place cut side up on a greased baking sheet. Cover to rise for another 30 minutes while preheating oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- Let the yeast sit in warm milk until frothy to ensure it is active.
- Cover dough to keep it warm for proper rising.
- Allow the buns to rise again after shaping for a softer texture.
- Preheat the oven during the second rise to ensure proper baking temperature.