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Tart Cherry Filled Sweet Buns Recipe

Tart Cherry Filled Sweet Buns Recipe

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Delight your taste buds with these delectable Tart Cherry Filled Sweet Buns. Soft and fluffy buns filled with a sweet-tart cherry filling, topped with a buttery crumb crust, and drizzled with a creamy vanilla glaze.

Ingredients

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Dough:

  • 1 cup warm milk, about 100˚F
  • 1/2 Tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 4 Tablespoon granulated sugar, divided
  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided, plus more for dusting
  • 1 egg, room temp
  • 1 Tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Cherry Filling:

  • 2 cups sour cherries, packed in water or individually quick frozen
  • 6 Tablespoons sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon tapioca flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 tablespoon butter, optional

Crumb Topping:

  • 4 Tbsp butter, cold, diced
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup flour

Glaze:

  • 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
  • 1/2 cup (4 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cherry Filling: Drain the cherries, reserving 1/3 cup of water. Whisk sugar and tapioca in a small bowl. Cook the mixture in the reserved liquid until thickened. Stir in cherries, almond extract, salt, and optional butter. Allow to cool.
  2. Make Dough: Activate yeast in warm milk. Mix in flour, sugar, egg, butter, and salt. Let rise.
  3. Shape Buns: Divide dough, shape into balls, make wells, fill with cherry mixture, and let rise.
  4. Add Topping: Combine crumb topping ingredients and sprinkle on buns. Brush with egg wash.
  5. Bake: Bake at 360˚F for 20-22 minutes.
  6. Prepare Glaze: Beat confectioners sugar and cream cheese. Add vanilla and milk until desired consistency. Drizzle over warm buns.

Notes

  • You can use fresh or frozen cherries for the filling.
  • Adjust the sweetness of the filling to suit your taste.
  • Ensure the dough triples in volume during rising for best results.

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Keywords: Sweet Buns, Cherry Filling, Dessert Recipe, Baking, Cream Cheese Glaze