This Strawberry Cream Pastry, also known as a sweet bun, is a delightful treat that can brighten up your mornings or be a perfect companion to your afternoon tea. Filled with a rich labne cheese cream and topped with strawberries, it's a fusion of creamy and fruity flavors wrapped in a soft, yeasty dough.
Why You'll Love This: The combination of the soft, fluffy dough with the rich, sweet cream filling and the freshness of strawberries creates a perfect balance of flavors and textures. It's a treat that's both comforting and indulgent.
Perfect for: Ideal for a luxurious breakfast, a delightful snack with your afternoon tea, or as a special treat for gatherings and brunches.
- Ingredients:
- Dough:
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- ½ sachet instant yeast
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3.5 cups flour
- Cream Filling:
- 300g labne cheese
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 sachet vanilla
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Topping:
- Strawberries
- Egg yolk mixed with 1 teaspoon milk (for brushing)
- Powdered sugar for serving
- Dough:
- Instructions:
- Mix all ingredients except flour and salt. Gradually add flour, kneading until smooth, then add salt. Let the dough rise.
- For the cream, whisk all ingredients together and refrigerate.
- Divide the risen dough into 8 pieces. Let them rest for 15 minutes.
- Use a glass to form a well in the center of each bun (press firmly).
- Brush the edges with egg yolk and milk mixture.
- Fill the wells with strawberry sauce and then the labne mixture.
- Decorate with strawberries.
- Bake at 180°C (356°F) until golden.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Enjoy these delightful pastries, where the creamy filling and sweet strawberries create a delicious symphony of flavors!