COTTAGE CHEESE BUNS WITH RASPBERRIES

These cottage cheese buns with raspberries are soft, tender, and lightly sweet, making them ideal for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. Cottage cheese adds moisture, protein, and a subtle tangy flavor while keeping the buns light and fluffy. Juicy raspberries provide bursts of fresh, slightly tart sweetness that pair beautifully with the creamy dough.


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Because the dough is made with baking powder instead of yeast, there’s no need for rising time, so the buns come together quickly and are perfect when you want fresh homemade baking without a lengthy preparation.

FOR WHAT OCCASIONS?

These Cottage Cheese Buns with Raspberries are perfect for many occasions, including: breakfast or weekend brunch,
school or work lunchboxes, weekend baking with kids or holiday breakfast spreads.

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What Do You Need To Make This Cottage Cheeese Buns With Raspberries?

Cottage cheese – adds moisture, protein, richness, and a tender texture;

All-purpose flour – provides structure and forms the dough;

Sugar – adds sweetness, enhances browning, and balances the tangy and tart flavors;

Vanilla extract – enhances the overall aroma and flavor;

Egg – binds the ingredients, adds richness, moisture, and structure;

Melted butter – adds moisture, tenderness, richness, and helps keep the buns soft;

Salt – enhances flavor and strengthens the dough structure;

Raspberries – provide natural sweetness, tartness, moisture, vibrant color, and nutritional value;

Extra sugar (optional) – sweetens the raspberry filling and creates a lightly syrupy texture;

Egg wash or milk – creates a shiny, golden-brown crust and improves the appearance of the baked buns.

Each ingredient has a specific role in creating the perfect bun. Flour provides the framework, while baking powder creates lift. Cottage cheese, egg, and butter contribute moisture, tenderness, and richness. Sugar and vanilla enhance flavor, salt balances the sweetness, and raspberries add freshness, color, and natural fruitiness. Finally, the egg wash or milk creates an attractive golden finish, making the buns both visually appealing and delicious.


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SERVING SUGGESTION

BREAKFAST

Serve warm with a dollop of Greek yogurt, fresh raspberries, and a drizzle of honey.

BRUNCH

Pair with whipped butter or cream cheese and a cup of coffee or hot tea.

DESSERT

Warm the buns slightly and serve with vanilla yogurt or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, topped with fresh berries and a light dusting of powdered sugar.


COTTAGE CHEESE BUNS WITH RASPBERRIES

Recipe by Airin Star
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Servings

6

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

15

minutes

These soft and fluffy Cottage Cheese Buns with Raspberries are a delicious high-protein treat perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a snack. Made with creamy cottage cheese and juicy raspberries, they’re lightly sweet, tender, and bursting with fresh berry flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

  • 650 g of dry full-fat cottage cheese (9%)

  • 100 g of wheat flour

  • 2 eggs

  • 60 g.butter

  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract

  • Zest of half a lemon

  • 150 g of sugar

  • 0.5 tsp of salt

  • For the filling:

  • 150 g of raspberries

  • 10 g of starch

  • Juice of half a lemon

  • 50 g of sugar

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 170 degrees Celsius.
  • In a deep bowl, mash the cottage cheese with a fork, add sugar, salt, vanilla extract, melted butter, 2 eggs and the zest of half a lemon.
  • Add the flour and knead a firm dough. Divide it visually into 6 parts. Form round buns.
  • Roll the pieces in flour and place them on parchment paper. Use a glass to make an indentation in the center. Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Make the jam. In a saucepan, add berries, sugar, juice of half a lemon, and cornstarch. Cook until it boils, then turn off the heat.
  • Decorate the baked buns with bright berry jam, placing it in the center. One dessert spoon of jam is enough for one bun.

Notes

  • 1.Use full-fat cottage cheese for the softest, most tender buns.
    2.Fold the raspberries in gently to keep them intact.
    3.Do not overmix the dough, as this can make the buns dense.
    4.Bake until the tops are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    5.Allow the buns to cool for 10–15 minutes before serving so they can set properly.
    6.Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Warm before serving for the best texture.