Russian Cream Cheese Vatrushka Buns Recipe – Russian Special
Learn how to make Vatrushka buns, a traditional Russian/Ukrainian dessert featuring the filling on the outside. Discover the steps to create these delightful treats and incorporate helpful tips and tricks for a successful outcome.
- Prep Time30 min
- Cook Time30 min
- Perform Time2 hr
- Total Time3 hr
Russian Cream Cheese Vatrushka Buns Ingredients :
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp yeast
- 2 cups warm milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp oil
- 5 cups flour (adjust as needed based on the flour brand)
- 16 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 16 oz farmers cheese (cottage cheese can be used as a replacement)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup golden raisins (optional)
How To Make Russian Cream Cheese Vatrushka Buns
Combine yeast with two cups of warm milk and one tablespoon of sugar. Allow the mixture to rest on the counter for about 10 minutes.
Incorporate eggs, mayonnaise, salt, and sugar into the mixture, whisking thoroughly to blend.
Gradually add flour using a KitchenAid mixer or spatula in small batches. Once all the flour is incorporated, add oil to the mixture. Adding oil last enhances the texture of the dough. Knead the dough until it becomes elastic, approximately 10 minutes. Let the dough rise for about an hour.
Divide the dough into 30 equal pieces. Shape each piece into a flattened ball. Arrange them close together, allowing space for them to rise. Dough pieces of Vatrushka buns rising
Cover with a towel and let the buns rise for approximately 30 minutes. Press each bun in the center with a glass cup to create a hollow.
Combine cream cheese, cottage cheese, egg, and sugar for the filling. Optionally, soak raisins in hot boiled water before adding them to the cheese mixture. Cheese, raisins, and eggs in a bowl
Fill each hollow with the filling.
Bake in a preheated oven at 350F for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.
