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Danish Carnival Buns with Vanilla Cheesecake

Danish Carnival Buns with Vanilla Cheesecake Bliss

Delightful Danish Carnival Buns with Vanilla Cheesecake, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 52 minutes
Servings: 12 buns
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Danish
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar could be used.
  • 2 teaspoons Instant Yeast Can substitute with fresh yeast.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor.
  • 1 cup Warm Milk Non-dairy milk works as a substitute.
  • 1 large Egg A flax egg can be used for vegan option.
  • 4 tablespoons Softened Butter Coconut oil can be used for dairy-free.
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Ricotta or Greek yogurt can be used.
  • 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar Regular granulated sugar can be ground.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can create a unique profile.
  • 1 large Egg Yolk Optional if opting for a different filling.
For the Blueberry Compote
  • 1 cup Blueberries Frozen blueberries can be used.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Lime juice can serve as a substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Arrowroot powder can be used as an alternative.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Baking sheet
  • whisk
  • Hand Mixer

Method
 

Danish Carnival Buns Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, instant yeast, and salt. Slowly pour in warm milk while mixing in a large egg and softened butter. Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  2. Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl and cover with a towel. Set aside in a warm area to rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk. Blend until smooth and creamy, then chill in the refrigerator.
  4. In a saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat. Cook until blueberries release juices. Make a cornstarch slurry and add it to the saucepan, stirring until thick.
  5. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide into 10-12 equal pieces. Roll each into a ball and create an indent for filling. Lay on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Spoon in the cheesecake filling and a dollop of blueberry compote into each indent. Bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bunCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the fridge for up to 5 days. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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