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Raspberry Custard Buns Recipe

Raspberry Custard Buns Recipe
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Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet raspberries and creamy custard encased in soft, pillowy buns with this Raspberry Custard Buns recipe. Perfect for a cozy brunch or a sweet treat any time of day!

Ingredients

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Dough:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (for raspberries)
  • 1 egg yolk + 1 tablespoon milk (for egg wash)

Custard Filling:

  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. Prepare Custard: Heat milk until simmering. Whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch. Slowly add warm milk, cook until thickened. Stir in vanilla and butter, cool.
  2. Make Dough: Mix milk, sugar, yeast. Add butter, egg, vanilla, salt, and flour. Knead, let rise for 1 hour.
  3. Assemble Buns: Toss raspberries with cornstarch and sugar. Divide dough, fill with custard and raspberries, seal. Rise for 30 minutes.
  4. Bake: Brush with egg wash, bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden. Cool before serving.

Notes

  • You can use store-bought pastry cream instead of homemade custard for convenience.
  • Use frozen raspberries straight from the freezer to prevent excess moisture in the buns.

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