Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of these Italian Cream Buns filled with sweet whipped cream. A delightful treat that is perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Additional:
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Stir in the warm milk, softened butter, egg, and vanilla until blended. Gradually add the remaining flour until a soft dough forms.
- Kneading and Rising: Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic, or use a stand mixer with a dough hook. Let the dough rise until doubled in size.
- Shaping and Baking: Divide the dough, shape into balls, and let rise again. Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown.
- Filling and Serving: Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar (and almond extract, if using) until soft peaks form. Fill each bun with whipped cream and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a richer version, add nuts or candied fruit to the whipped cream.
- Best enjoyed the same day but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Mascarpone mixed with whipped cream can be a thicker filling option.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
