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Raspberry and Rose Cheesecake Buns

Delicate yested buns infused with the fragrance of rose and tart raspberries, layered with cream cheese for a luscious treat.
Prep Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 buns
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: Bakery, British
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 500 grams Strong White Bread Flour or all-purpose flour
  • 75 grams Caster Sugar
  • 10 grams Fine Sea Salt
  • 7 grams Fast-Action Dried Yeast
  • 300 ml Whole Milk
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 75 grams Unsalted Butter Should be softened
Filling
  • 250 grams Full-Fat Cream Cheese Softened
  • 200 grams Raspberry Jam
Glaze and Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste
  • 150 grams Icing Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Rose Water
  • 2 tablespoons Edible Dried Rose Petals
  • 50 grams Chopped Shelled Pistachios

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a stand mixer, combine strong white bread flour, caster sugar, fine sea salt, and fast-action dried yeast.
  2. Gradually add whole milk and large eggs, mixing until a dough forms.
  3. Knead for about 10-15 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Transfer the kneaded dough into a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
Rolling and Rising
  1. Turn the dough onto a floured surface and roll it out into a rectangle.
  2. Spread full-fat cream cheese and raspberry jam on the dough.
  3. Roll tightly into a log and slice into 12 pieces.
  4. Place the cut buns in a greased baking tin, cover, and let them rise in a warm area for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 190 degrees C (375 degrees F).
  2. Bake the risen buns for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Let them cool slightly in the tin.
Glazing
  1. Melt icing sugar with lemon juice and rose water in a saucepan to create glaze.
  2. Brush over warm buns and garnish with dried rose petals and pistachios.

Notes

Measure ingredients by weight for consistent results. Overnight chill is essential for flavor and texture. Full-fat cream cheese works best; soften but don't melt it. Brush the glaze while the buns are warm to achieve a smooth finish.