Indulge in these exquisite pastry rolls, where the delicate flavors of white chocolate and cream cheese are beautifully intertwined with a hint of vanilla. Rolled in fine sugar and baked to perfection, these treats are a sophisticated take on traditional pastries, making every bite a luxurious experience.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
These pastry rolls combine the creamy texture of white chocolate and cheese with the light, airy feel of yeast dough, creating a delightful contrast. The additional layer of fine sugar provides a sweet crunch, enhancing the overall texture and flavor.
Perfect Occasion
Perfect for high tea, elegant brunches, or as a sophisticated dessert at dinner parties. These rolls are sure to impress guests with their refined appearance and decadent taste.
Decoration Tips
After baking, besides rolling them in fine sugar, you might consider a light drizzle of melted white chocolate over the top for added richness. Garnishing with a sprinkle of edible gold leaf or silver dust can elevate these pastries to a celebratory level.
For the Dough:
- 500 grams bread flour
- 50 grams sugar
- 10 grams salt
- 5 grams dry yeast
- 20 grams honey
- 250 ml milk
- 100 grams soft butter (for mixing into the dough)
- 120 grams soft butter (for spreading)
For the White Chocolate Cream:
- 150 grams white chocolate
- 70 ml heavy cream
- 50 grams cream cheese or soft white cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract
For Coating:
- Fine sugar, for rolling the baked pastries
Procedure:
- Prepare the dough: In a mixer with a dough hook, combine flour, sugar, salt, yeast, honey, and milk. Mix until ingredients are incorporated, then add 100 grams of soft butter and knead for about 12 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise on the counter for an hour, then refrigerate for another hour.
- Shape and fill: Roll out the chilled dough into a 30x20 cm rectangle. Spread 120 grams of soft butter evenly over the dough. Fold and roll lightly as shown in the video. Cut into strips and then each strip into halves. Arrange in muffin tins or 8 cm rings, sprinkle with fine sugar, and let rise until doubled.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) with convection if available. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Prepare the filling: In a microwave, gently melt the white chocolate with the cream in short bursts, stirring between each. Add cream cheese and vanilla, then whisk until smooth. Chill slightly if too runny.
- Assemble: Once baked and cooled, dip each pastry in fine sugar. Pipe the white chocolate cheese cream over the pastries.
Enjoy these deliciously sophisticated white chocolate and cheese pastry rolls, perfect for treating yourself or sharing with loved ones!