Imagine warm, fluffy yeast buns filled with sweet blueberry jam and creamy cheesecake filling. That is exactly what this Blueberry Cheesecake Buns Recipe delivers to your kitchen.
1tablespooncornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
For the Sweet Glaze
1cuppowdered sugar
2tablespoonsmilk
½teaspoonvanilla extract
Instructions
Activate the Yeast
Pour warm milk into a large bowl. Add two tablespoons of sugar and the yeast. Stir gently and wait 5 to 10 minutes until it looks frothy and bubbly.
Mix the Dough
Add remaining sugar, melted butter, eggs, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir well. Gradually add flour until a soft, shaggy dough forms.
Knead Until Smooth
Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8 minutes. It should become smooth and elastic. If it feels too sticky, add one tablespoon of flour at a time.
Let the Dough Rise
Place the dough into an oiled bowl. Cover it tightly with a damp towel. Let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
Cook the Blueberry Jam
Combine blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 5 minutes until berries burst. Stir in cornstarch slurry and thicken for 2 minutes. Cool completely.
Make the Cheesecake Filling
In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract. Beat again until the mixture is completely smooth and lump-free.
Roll out the Dough
Punch down the risen dough. Roll it out on a floured surface into a large 12x18-inch rectangle. Keep the thickness as even as possible across the entire rectangle.
Add the Creamy Fillings
Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border at the edges. Gently spoon the cooled blueberry jam directly over the cream cheese layer.
Roll and Slice the Buns
Roll the dough tightly from the long edge into a log. Use sharp thread or dental floss to slice the log into 12 equal, neat rolls.
Second Dough Rise
Place the sliced rolls inside a lined 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover them lightly with a towel. Let them rise for 30 minutes until they puff up together.
Bake to Golden Perfection
Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 22 to 25 minutes. The tops should look golden brown, and the filling should set nicely.
Glaze and Serve Hot
Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over warm buns right out of the oven. Serve warm and enjoy your homemade treat!
Notes
Cool the Jam Fully: Always let the blueberry sauce cool down before spreading. Hot jam will melt your dough and make rolling very messy.
Use Floss for Slicing: Cutting yeast dough with a dull knife crushes the beautiful layers. Unflavored dental floss slides right through cleanly without squishing your buns.
Try Different Berries: You can easily swap blueberries for raspberries, blackberries, or strawberries if you want a different fruity flavor profile.
Room Temperature Cream Cheese: Ensure your cream cheese is soft before mixing. Cold cream cheese leaves tiny lumps in your smooth filling layer.