Description
Tender and buttery brioche wrapped around a tangy cheesecake filling and jammy blueberries, perfect for brunch or dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm milk (95–105°F / 35–40°C)
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese
- 1/3 cup (65 g) sugar (for filling)
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup fresh or thawed blueberries
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Mix warm milk, yeast, and sugar; let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add eggs, flour, salt, and softened butter; mix with a stand mixer for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- In a separate bowl, blend cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla until silky.
- Roll risen dough into a rectangle, spread cheesecake filling, and scatter blueberries on top.
- Roll dough tightly, slice into buns, and arrange in a parchment-lined baking pan.
- Proof until puffy, brush with egg wash.
- Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 18-22 minutes until golden.
Notes
Chilling filled buns briefly before final proof helps prevent leakage during baking.
- Prep Time: 180 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American