These Coconut Buns with Berry Centers are soft, lightly sweet and bursting with juicy berries in the middle. Made with cottage cheese dough and a snowy coconut coating, they are perfect for breakfast, tea time or a lunchbox treat. If you love soft baked buns, try the Savory Cottage Cheese Buns and the Soft Pumpkin Cinnamon Sugar Buns.
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 400 g (about 1 3/4 cups) cottage cheese (5% fat)
- 1 egg (size C0)
- 1 egg white
- 150 g (1 1/4 cups) flour (any kind)
- 6 g sweetener
- 10 g (2 tbsp) desiccated coconut
- 1 tsp baking powder
For the filling:
- 60 g (about 1/2 cup) berries
For coating:
- 10 g (2 tbsp) desiccated coconut
Instructions
- Mix all dough ingredients and divide into 8 parts.
- Shape into balls, hiding a berry inside each. Roll in coconut.
- Bake at 180 C (350 F) for 30 minutes.
Tips
- Keep the berries dry before wrapping so the dough stays soft, not soggy.
- Roll the buns generously in coconut for a pretty, snowy finish.
- For more baking inspiration, browse Allrecipes for sweet bun ideas.
Nutrition: per 100 g: 181.8 kcal, protein 12.8 g, fat 5.3 g, carbs 20 g.