Indulge in the delightful taste and texture of our Vanilla Cream Yeast Swirls, a sweet pastry that perfectly combines a soft, fluffy yeast dough with a rich vanilla cream filling. Topped with almond flakes for an added crunch, these swirls are a treat for anyone who loves a creamy, comforting pastry.
Why You'll Love This: These yeast swirls are the perfect combination of a light, airy dough and a creamy, flavorful filling. The vanilla cream is made with a blend of quark and cream cheese, offering a luxurious taste that's not overly sweet. The almond flakes on top provide a lovely contrast in texture, making each bite a delightful experience.
Perfect Occasion: These Vanilla Cream Yeast Swirls are great for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack with coffee or tea. They're also a wonderful choice for special occasions like family gatherings, holiday brunches, or simply as a weekend baking project.
For the Yeast Dough:
- 250g flour
- 100 ml lukewarm milk
- 35g sugar
- ½ packet of dry yeast
- 50g soft butter
- 1 egg
- A pinch of salt
For the Filling:
- 250g quark (or a similar soft cheese)
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 packet vanilla pudding powder
- 265g double cream cheese
Topping:
- Almond flakes
Instructions:
- Dissolve the yeast in lukewarm milk with sugar, then knead with the other ingredients into a smooth dough using a kitchen machine. Let it rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Meanwhile, prepare the filling by mixing all the ingredients until creamy.
- Roll out the yeast dough into a rectangle, spread the cream filling evenly, and roll it up into a log.
- Cut the log into 12 equal pieces and place them in a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- Optionally sprinkle with almond flakes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for about 20-25 minutes.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Enjoy the Vanilla Cream Yeast Swirls as a delightful treat that marries the softness of yeast dough with the richness of vanilla cream, all topped off with a gentle crunch of almonds!