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

Ingredients
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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.
Step 2
Slice the 2 sweet brioche buns horizontally without cutting all the way through, leaving a hinge.
Step 3
Spread the 2 tbsp strawberry jam inside the bottom half of each bun.
Step 4
Divide the whipped cream between the buns, spooning it over the jam.
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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