Danish Carnival Buns Vanilla Cheesecake (Printable View)

Soft Danish buns with vanilla cheesecake and blueberry center, finished with crumbly streusel topping.

# Ingredient List:

→ Bun Dough

01 - 4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons instant yeast
04 - 1 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 cup warm milk
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Vanilla Cheesecake Filling

08 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
09 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
11 - 1 egg yolk

→ Blueberry Compote

12 - 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
13 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
14 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
15 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water

→ Streusel Crumble

16 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
17 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
18 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

→ Assembly

19 - 1 large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon milk (for egg wash)
20 - Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

# Preparation Steps:

01 - In a bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, instant yeast, and salt.
02 - Add warm milk, large egg, and softened butter to the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
03 - Knead the dough for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and allow to rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
05 - Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk together until smooth. Chill until assembly.
06 - In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Simmer for 5 minutes until berries release juices.
07 - Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until mixture thickens. Cool completely before use.
08 - Rub cold, cubed butter, granulated sugar, and all-purpose flour together until crumbly. Refrigerate until needed.
09 - Punch down risen dough and divide into 10 to 12 equal pieces. Shape into balls and place on a lined baking tray, flattening slightly.
10 - Use your fingers or the back of a spoon to create a well in the center of each dough ball.
11 - Fill each indent with a spoonful of cheesecake filling, then add blueberry compote and sprinkle streusel crumble around the edges.
12 - Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
13 - Brush edges of buns with beaten egg and milk mixture.
14 - Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until golden brown and the filling is set.
15 - Allow buns to cool slightly before serving. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.

# Supplementary Details:

01 - Ensure the dough rises in a warm, draft-free environment for best texture and volume.
02 - The blueberry compote should be cooled completely before assembly to prevent sogginess.

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