Bolludagur Buns Icelandic Cream Filled Buns Recipe

Celebrate Bolludagur (Buns Day) with these irresistible Icelandic cream-filled buns! These fluffy, golden-brown buns, traditionally enjoyed the Monday before Ash Wednesday, are filled with a luscious whipped cream and raspberry jam, then drizzled with decadent melted chocolate. A true taste of Scandinavian tradition, perfect for a special breakfast or dessert. This recipe makes approximately 20 buns.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 136.3 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Bolludagur Buns Icelandic Cream Filled Buns

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bolludagur Buns Icelandic Cream Filled Buns

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How to Make Bolludagur Buns Icelandic Cream Filled Buns

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, melt 1/2 cup (113g) butter. Add 1 cup (240ml) water, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar. Stir until butter and sugar are completely dissolved.
  3. Add 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour all at once and beat vigorously with a wooden spoon or sturdy spatula until the dough pulls away from the sides of the pan and forms a ball.
  4. Remove the pan from the heat.
  5. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the batter is thick and smooth, resembling a thick pudding.
  6. Drop heaping tablespoons of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each bun.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the buns are golden brown.
  8. Transfer the buns to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. In a medium bowl, beat 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream with 2 tablespoons vanilla sugar until stiff peaks form.
  10. Once the buns are cool, slice each bun in half horizontally.
  11. Spread a thin layer of raspberry jam on the bottom half of each bun.
  12. Top with a dollop of whipped cream and the remaining bun half.
  13. Drizzle melted dark chocolate over the finished buns.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

29g

Carbs

3g