Strawberry Cream Pastry

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.

1. 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
2. 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!