Brioche Buns with Sweet Cheese and Berries
Brioche buns with sweet cheese and berries make for a delightful treat that perfectly balances sweetness and richness. The airy and slightly sweet brioche buns provide a luxurious base, while the creamy sweet cheese adds a luscious contrast. The burst of fresh berries on top not only enhances the visual appeal but also contributes a tartness that cuts through the richness, creating a harmonious blend of flavors. This combination is a true indulgence for those seeking a unique and satisfying culinary experience, perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack.
Brioche Buns with Sweet Cheese and Berries
By Zosia Culinary Adventures | Date: April 15, 2024
Preparation Time: 2 hours
Bake Time: 20-25 minutes
Yield: 16 brioche
Ingredients:
500 g all purpose flour
20 g fresh yeast or 8 g active dry yeast
40 g granulated sugar
2 eggs, room temperature
50 g unsalted butter, melted
250 ml lukewarm milk
1 tsp pure vanilla essence
pinch of salt
Cheese filling:
350 g smooth quark cheese or mascarpone
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 egg yolk
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 cup fresh berries
Egg wash:
1 whole egg
1 tablespoon of water
Streusel:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, chilled
Instructions:
In a small bowl dissolve the yeast in ¼ cup lukewarm milk, add 1 tsp of sugar and 2 tablespoon of flour. Leave the mixture to rise in warm place for 5-10 minutes.
Mix remaining milk with eggs, sugar and vanilla extract.
Sift flour with salt into a warm bowl. Add yeast and egg mixtures. Stir well with danish whisk until all ingredients are well combined. Now, add melted butter. Keep on blending until everything comes together.
In just a minute or two, the dough will be ready to turn out onto the counter to knead.
Turn dough onto a floured counter, work the dough with your hands for 5 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.(Kneading is done by pushing the dough away from you and drawing it back with the fingers.)
Place the dough in a warm, lightly greased bowl, sprinkle surface lightly with flour, cover with a damp towel, and leave to rise in a warm place for 1.5 hours or until dough has doubled in size.
Set oven to heat up at 200°C or 390°F.
To make the cheese filling: combine cheese with egg yolk, sugar and vanilla essence.
Divide the dough into 16 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a small round bun, then gently flatten into a disk. Fill each with a spoonful of cheese mixture in the center. Fold two opposite sides towards the middle, pinching both ends together. Top with 2-4 small berries on the top of cheese filling. Fold the remaining two sides towards the center, pinching ends to form a bundle. Arrange on a greased baking sheet and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes before baking.
To make the streusel: Place all the ingredients in a medium-sized bowl and use your fingers to bring it all together. Work with the mixture until it's thoroughly combined and forms a rough sand and clumpy texture.
Egg-wash after proofing and sprinkle with streusel. Freeze any left over streusel for future bake offs.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden-brown.
Cool slightly, then place on the wire rack to cool.
Lightly dust each brioche with icing sugar or leave it plain.
Enjoy it!
Nutrition Facts per One serving:🧡
Calories 327 | Fat 9 g \ Saturated Fat 4.5 g\ Cholesterol 73 mg\ Sodium 196 mg\ Total Carbohydrate 51.4 g\ Dietary Fiber 1.5g\ Total Sugars 18.9 g\ Protein 10.2 g \ Vitamin D 8 mcg\ Calcium 95 mg\ Iron 2 mg\ Potassium 115 mg
