Blueberry Cheese Vatrushka Buns with Streusel Topping
Blueberry Cheese Vatrushka Buns with Streusel Topping are delicious Russian pastries with sweet yeast dough filled with creamy cheese and juicy blueberries. They are then topped with a crumbly streusel topping for added texture and flavor. These buns are sweet and savory, making them a perfect treat for breakfast or dessert.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword blueberry cream vatrushka buns with streusel topping
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 25 minutesminutes
Resting time 2 hourshours30 minutesminutes
Servings 12
Equipment
Baking sheets
Ingredients
Dough:
3 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ tsp salt
2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
1 cup warm milk (110°F)
¼cup vegetable oil or unsalted butter, soft
Cheese Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Blueberry Filling:
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
Streusel Topping:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup chopped almonds
1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
Egg wash
1egg beaten
Instructions
Making the Dough:
Prepare the Yeast:
Combine warm milk and one tablespoon of sugar in a small bowl. Sprinkle yeast over the top and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
Mix flour, remaining sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
Combine Wet Ingredients:
Add oil or soft butter, egg, and yeast to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
Knead the Dough:
Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-10 minutes until smooth, or use a stand mixer with a dough hook.
First Rise:
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
Making the Fillings:
Cheese Filling
In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.
Making the Streusel Topping:
Combine flour, shredded coconut, chopped almond, and sugar in a small bowl. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
Assembling the Buns:
Prepare Baking Sheets:
Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Shape the Dough:
Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces.
Shape each piece into a ball and place it on the prepared baking sheets.
Second Rise:
Cover the assembled buns with cloth and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Form the Indentations:
Use the back of a spoon, a small glass, or your fingers to make an indentation in the center of each dough ball.
Brush the egg wash mixture over the dough balls.
Fill the Buns
Spoon a tablespoon of cheese filling into each indentation, followed by a spoonful of blueberry.
Add Streusel:
Sprinkle the streusel topping over the filled buns.
Bake:
Bake the buns for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and the filling is set.
Cool:
Allow the buns to cool on a wire rack before serving.