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Blueberry Cheesecake Brioche Buns

Soft, buttery brioche buns filled with creamy cheesecake and topped with juicy blueberries for a bakery-style treat.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 12 buns
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Brioche Dough
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup whole milk warmed
  • 4 large eggs
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
Blueberry Topping
  • 2 cups blueberries fresh or frozen
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Activate yeast in warm milk with 1 tbsp sugar; let foam.
  2. Mix flour, sugar, salt; add yeast mixture, eggs, vanilla. Knead until shaggy.
  3. Gradually add butter; knead 10-15 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. First rise: 1-2 hours until doubled.
  5. Prepare cheesecake filling by beating ingredients until smooth.
  6. Toss blueberries with sugar and cornstarch.
  7. Divide dough into 12 pieces; shape balls and create wells.
  8. Second rise: 45-60 minutes.
  9. Fill wells with cheesecake mixture; top with blueberries.
  10. Brush edges with egg wash.
  11. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until golden.
  12. Optional: Drizzle with glaze after cooling slightly.

Notes

Dough is sticky - use wet hands or minimal flour when shaping. Best enjoyed warm.