Peach Cream Cheese Easter Buns Recipe

In a mixing bowl, combine the warm milk with the sugar and yeast, letting it sit for about 10 minutes until bubbly.

Once bubbly, add the remaining ingredients: flour, egg, softened butter, vanilla sugar, and salt. Mix until well combined.

Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth, then cover it and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.

While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. In another bowl, beat the softened butter with the sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the egg and mix again until well incorporated.

Gently fold in the cottage cheese, vanilla pudding powder, and mix until just combined.

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and knead it for another 3 minutes.

Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 5 mm and use a 9 cm (3.5 inches) round cutter to cut out 10 circles.

Gather the remaining dough, divide into 10 equal pieces. Each piece should be split in half and rolled into 25 cm (10 inches) long strands. Braid two strands together to form a ring, securing the edges tightly.

Place the formed rings on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush with egg yolk.

Carefully place the braids on top of the rings, leaving enough space in the center for the filling. Brush the braids with egg yolk as well.

In the center of each ring, place approximately 1 tablespoon of the cheese filling and then top with the peach halves, pressing them slightly into the filling.

Let the assembled buns rise for another 10 minutes before baking them in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Once baked, allow the buns to cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.

Enjoy the delightful peach cream cheese buns as a special treat for Easter gatherings!