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Italian Cream Bun

A soft sweet bun split and filled with whipped cream and a spoonful of jam, dusted with powdered sugar. A quick treat that tastes like a bakery favorite.

Total time
10 min
Servings
2
Calories
350
Protein
5g
Italian Cream Bun
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    In a chilled bowl, beat the 1/2 cup heavy cream with the 1 tbsp powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Slice the 2 sweet brioche buns horizontally without cutting all the way through, leaving a hinge.

  3. Step 3

    Spread the 2 tbsp strawberry jam inside the bottom half of each bun.

  4. Step 4

    Divide the whipped cream between the buns, spooning it over the jam.

  5. Step 5

    Close the buns, dust with the 1 tsp powdered sugar, and serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer or whisk
  • knife

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