Russian Cream Cheese Vatrushka Buns Recipe – Russian Special
Russian Cream Cheese Vatrushka Buns are soft, sweet yeast buns filled with a creamy cheese mixture, often made with cream cheese and farmer’s cheese. These delightful pastries are popular in Russian and Ukrainian cuisines, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and richness. Ideal for breakfast or dessert, they pair wonderfully with a cup of tea or coffee.
- 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.
Recipe Notes:
Dough Preparation: Ensure the yeast is activated by mixing it with warm milk and a bit of sugar. Allow it to rest for about 10 minutes until frothy.
Dough Consistency: The dough should be soft and slightly sticky. Adjust the flour as needed to achieve this consistency.
Filling Variation: For added sweetness and texture, consider soaking raisins in hot water before adding them to the cheese mixture.
Baking Tip: Bake the buns until they are golden brown. Keep an eye on them to prevent overbaking.
Serving Suggestion: These buns are best enjoyed fresh and warm, straight from the oven.
