Description
Soft and spiced Danish Carnival Buns inspired by the traditional Fastelavnsboller, filled with creamy vanilla cheesecake and topped with a tart blueberry compote. A festive, indulgent treat perfect for brunch or special occasions.
Ingredients
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
1/2 tsp ground cardamom
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup warm milk (110°F)
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg yolk
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
2 tbsp maple syrup or sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp cornstarch (optional)
1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
1 tbsp milk or lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add melted butter, egg, cardamom, salt, and flour. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Meanwhile, make the cheesecake filling by beating cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and egg yolk until smooth. Refrigerate.
- Make the blueberry compote by cooking blueberries, maple syrup, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat for 8–10 minutes. Add cornstarch if a thicker texture is desired. Let cool.
- After the dough has risen, punch it down and divide into 12 equal pieces.
- Flatten each piece, place 1 tablespoon of cheesecake filling in the center, and fold the dough around it, sealing tightly.
- Place buns seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake the buns for 15–18 minutes until golden brown.
- Once slightly cooled, drizzle with glaze made from powdered sugar and milk (or lemon juice), and top each bun with a spoonful of blueberry compote.
Notes
For a variation, use raspberry or cherry compote instead of blueberry.
Add lemon zest to the cheesecake filling for a citrusy flavor.
Use store-bought jam for a quicker version.
Substitute cardamom with cinnamon for a fall-inspired twist.
Freeze buns without glaze and compote; add toppings after reheating.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scandinavian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
