Description
Soft and buttery Raspberry Vanilla Swirls filled with tangy raspberries and topped with creamy vanilla pastry. Perfect for brunch or dessert!
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 150 ml (2/3 cup) milk
- 2 tsp instant yeast (or equivalent)
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 50 grams (1/4 cup) sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 375 grams (3 cups) all-purpose flour
- 57 grams (4 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg for egg wash
Filling:
- 150 grams (1 1/4 cup) fresh or frozen raspberries
- 75 grams (1/3 cup) sugar
- Lemon zest (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- 57 grams (4 tbsp) unsalted butter
Topping:
- 36 raspberries (3 per pastry)
- 1 portion kagecreme (pastry cream)
- 118 ml (1/2 cup) heavy whipping cream (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Dough:
- Warm the milk and dissolve the yeast. Let it rest until frothy.
- Mix egg, egg yolk, sugar, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl. Add the yeast mixture.
- Gradually stir in the flour and softened butter until a dough forms. Knead until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for 45 minutes.
2. Make the Filling:
- Cook raspberries, sugar, butter, and salt over medium-low heat until thickened. Add optional lemon zest. Cool completely.
3. Shape the Swirls:
- Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Spread the raspberry filling evenly, then roll tightly into a log.
- Slice into 12 pieces and place on baking sheets. Let rise for another 45 minutes.
4. Add Pastry Cream & Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush the swirls with egg wash.
- Press the center of each swirl to make a well and fill with pastry cream. Top with raspberries.
- Bake for 15 minutes, until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Chill the Filling: Ensure the raspberry filling is completely cooled before spreading to prevent soggy dough.
- Tight Rolling: Roll the dough tightly for defined swirls and to avoid filling leaks.
- Proof Properly: Allow the dough to rise fully in both proofing stages for soft and fluffy buns.
- Customize: Experiment with different fruits (e.g., strawberries or blueberries) or add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts for variety.
- Dairy-Free Option: Substitute plant-based milk and butter for a dairy-free version.
- Freezing Tip: Freeze unbaked swirls after shaping. When ready to bake, thaw, proof, and bake as directed.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: ~210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg