Crème Berry Buns

Ingredients

Dough

• 90 g frozen mixed berries
• 20 g sugar
• 30 g milk
• 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
• 135 g all-purpose flour
• Pinch of salt
• 15 g melted butter

Filling

• 75 g softened cream cheese
• 30 g heavy cream
• 60 g condensed milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 5 g custard powder, tapioca starch or cornstarch

Finish

• Milk and melted butter, equal parts, for brushing
• Extra berries
• Powdered sugar

Steps

1. Microwave berries and sugar for 60 seconds; mash. Stir in milk. When lukewarm, add yeast; rest 10 minutes until bubbly.
2. Combine with flour and salt; knead. Work in butter until smooth.
3. Cover in a greased bowl; rise 2–2½ hours until doubled.
4. Divide into four balls, flatten and place on parchment. Cover; proof about 45 minutes until doubled.
5. Whisk filling ingredients until smooth, sifting the starch.
6. Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F) for 30 minutes. Press wells into buns with a glass. Brush edges with milk-butter mixture; add filling and berries.
7. Bake 20–25 minutes until golden and filling sets. Cool; dust with sugar.