Viral Christmas Recipe: Snowflake Shaped Cherry Bun
Christmas · Dessert · Food · Pastry · Viral Recipes
Bring the magic of the holidays to your table with this stunning Snowflake Shaped Cherry Bun! Featuring layers of soft, buttery dough, a rich almond frangipane, and a sweet raspberry filling, this pull-apart treat is as delicious as it is beautiful. Perfect for festive gatherings or a cozy winter dessert, it’s sure to impress both in taste and presentation.
Ingredients Overview
- Dough: Warm milk, instant yeast, granulated sugar, eggs, melted butter, bread flour, and pink Himalayan sea salt.
- Filling: Frangipane (almond paste-based filling) and raspberry pastry filling.
- Frangipane: Almond paste, sugar, almond flour, butter, almond extract, and egg.
- Frosting: Cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, almond extract, and a pinch of salt.
Instructions
1. Make the Dough
- Combine warm milk, yeast, sugar, eggs, and melted butter.
- Mix with bread flour and salt, kneading until smooth and elastic. Let rise until doubled (2-3 hours or overnight).
2. Prepare the Frangipane
- Blend almond paste, sugar, almond flour, butter, almond extract, and egg into a smooth spread.
3. Assemble the Snowflake
- Divide the risen dough into two equal portions and roll each into an 11-inch circle.
- Spread frangipane and raspberry filling on one circle, then top with the second circle.
- Cut into 16 even sections and twist each pair of sections in opposite directions, pinching the ends together to form a snowflake shape.
4. Second Rise and Baking
- Let the shaped dough rise for 30 minutes.
- Brush with egg wash and bake at 350°F for 24 minutes, then cover with foil and bake for 3 more minutes to prevent over-browning.
5. Frost and Serve
- Mix frosting ingredients until smooth and lightly spread on the cooled pastry.
- Dust with powdered sugar and enjoy warm or at room temperature!
Tips for Success
- Allow sufficient rising time for fluffy results.
- Twist gently to avoid tearing the dough.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat as needed.
This festive Snowflake Shaped Cherry Bun is not just a visual delight but also a flavorful masterpiece, blending almond, raspberry, and a soft, buttery dough.
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