Description
These Wild Blueberry Ricotta Sweet Buns are tender yeast rolls filled with lightly sweetened ricotta and wild blueberries, baked until golden and drizzled with a light glaze. They’re a bakery-style treat perfect for brunch, holidays, or an indulgent breakfast.
Ingredients
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- For the Dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm milk (110°F / 45°C)
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- For the Filling:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup wild blueberries (fresh or frozen, not thawed)
- For the Glaze:
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Dough:
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add egg, melted butter, remaining sugar, salt, and flour. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Make the Filling:
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Assemble the Buns:
- Punch down dough and roll into a 10×14-inch rectangle.
- Spread ricotta mixture evenly, leaving a ½-inch border.
- Sprinkle blueberries on top.
- Roll up tightly from the long side and slice into 9–12 equal pieces.
- Second Rise:
- Arrange rolls in a greased 9×13-inch pan or baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30–45 minutes.
- Bake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 25–30 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Glaze:
- Mix glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over slightly cooled buns before serving.
Notes
- Use lemon zest in the filling for extra brightness.
- Store leftovers in the fridge and reheat gently before serving.
- Substitute other berries or add chopped nuts for variety.
- Details
Nutrition
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
