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Danish Carnival Buns with Vanilla Cheesecake Delight!

Irresistible Danish Carnival Buns with Vanilla Cheesecake Delight

Delightful Danish Carnival Buns with Vanilla Cheesecake, a sweet treat perfect for brunch or dessert.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 22 minutes
Servings: 12 buns
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Danish
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour No substitutions recommended
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar Brown sugar can be used
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast Do not substitute with active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup warm milk Dairy-free milk can be used
  • 1 large egg An egg substitute can be used
  • 0.5 cups softened butter Use margarine or vegan butter if dairy-free
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese Ricotta or Greek yogurt can be substituted
  • 0.5 cups powdered sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use high-quality extract
  • 1 large egg yolk Omit for egg-free version
For the Blueberry Compote
  • 2 cups blueberries Frozen blueberries can be used
  • 0.25 cups sugar Adjust based on sweetness preference
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice Vinegar can be an alternative
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch Arrowroot can be used as a substitute

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, instant yeast, and salt. Gradually add warm milk, egg, and softened butter until a soft dough forms. Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth, then let rise for 1 hour.
  2. Prepare the cheesecake filling by beating cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk until creamy. For the compote, combine blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook for 5 minutes, add cornstarch slurry, and cool.
  3. Punch down risen dough, divide into 10-12 pieces, shape into balls, and create indentations. Fill with cheesecake and blueberry compote, then reshape into balls.
  4. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Place buns on a baking sheet, brush with egg wash, and bake for 18-22 minutes until golden.
  5. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy warm for the best flavor!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bunCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 2 days. Refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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