Description
A delightful fusion of Russian vatrushka and cheesecake, these sweet buns feature a soft yeast dough filled with a creamy cheesecake mixture and fresh strawberries. Perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon treat!
Ingredients
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Delicious Strawberry Cheesecake Vatrushka Buns
Preparation time: 45 minutes | Cooking time: 25 minutes Yield: 12 buns
Description: These delightful Russian-inspired buns combine the traditional vatrushka shape with a modern strawberry cheesecake filling, creating a perfect fusion of classic and contemporary flavors. The soft, pillowy dough cradles a creamy cheesecake center topped with sweet strawberry preserves.
Ingredients: For the dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 eggs
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup strawberry preserves
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Activate yeast in warm milk with 1 tablespoon sugar until foamy (10 minutes). Mix with remaining dough ingredients and knead until smooth. Let rise until doubled (1 hour).
- Meanwhile, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Divide dough into 12 pieces, shape into rounds. Create deep indentations in center. Let rest (20 minutes).
- Fill centers with cream cheese mixture, top with strawberry preserves.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden. Cool and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Store in refrigerator for up to 3 days
- Can freeze unfilled buns for up to 1 month
- Best served slightly warm
- Use room temperature ingredients for best results
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 85mg