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Strawberry Cheesecake Buns Recipe

Strawberry Cheesecake Buns Recipe


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  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Description

Sweet strawberry cheesecake buns blend creamy indulgence with delicate pastry, creating a heavenly breakfast or dessert treat. Pillowy dough cradles luscious cream cheese and fresh strawberry filling, promising pure culinary bliss you’ll savor with each delightful bite.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 12 Kings Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls (1 pack)
  • 45 fresh strawberries, sliced
  • 6 ounces (170 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
  • 23 graham crackers, crushed

Cream and Sweeteners:

  • 1/2 cup (120 grams) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 1/4 cup (55 grams) sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 4 tablespoons strawberry jam

Flavor and Stabilizing Ingredients:

  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 12 tablespoons lemon juice (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Whip heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, salt, and lemon juice until it develops a velvety, slightly thickened consistency.
  2. Gently fold in cream cheese, whisking carefully to maintain a smooth, luxurious texture without overworking the mixture.
  3. Transfer the delicate filling into a piping bag fitted with a round tip for precise application.
  4. Delicately create a hidden pocket inside each soft bun using a small, sharp knife, being careful not to puncture the exterior.
  5. Precisely pipe the creamy cheesecake filling into each bun, ensuring an even and generous distribution.
  6. Tidy up any stray filling and temporarily refrigerate the stuffed buns.
  7. In a small saucepan, combine strawberry jam, water, sugar, and cornstarch, creating a vibrant glaze mixture.
  8. Simmer the glaze over low heat, stirring constantly until it transforms into a glossy, thickened sauce.
  9. Remove from heat and allow the glaze to cool and slightly set, maintaining its rich, glossy appearance.
  10. Carefully immerse the top of each bun into the strawberry glaze, allowing excess to drip off gracefully.
  11. Arrange the glazed buns on a wire rack to set, creating a beautiful, uniform finish.
  12. Optionally, garnish with crushed graham crackers and fresh strawberry slices for an elegant, artistic touch.

Notes

  • Select full-fat cream cheese at room temperature for smoothest, most luxurious filling texture.
  • Use soft, fresh bakery buns with slight sweetness to complement strawberry glaze perfectly.
  • Gently handle buns when creating filling pocket to prevent tearing or breaking delicate bread structure.
  • Ensure cornstarch is fully dissolved in strawberry glaze to prevent lumpy, uneven coating.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Desserts, Snacks
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 260
  • Sugar: 15 g
  • Sodium: 200 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 36 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg