Blueberry Lava Buns

Servings

12 Buns

Prep Time

30 Minutes

Rise Time

1 Hour 30 Minutes

Cook Time

15 Minutes

Total Time

2 Hours 15 Minutes

Ingredients

For the Dough

• 3 cups (375 g) bread flour

• 2¼ tsp instant yeast

• 3 tbsp granulated sugar

• ¾ cup (180 ml) warm milk

• 1 large egg

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp blueberry powder (optional, for color)

For the Blueberry Filling

• 2 cups (300 g) fresh or frozen blueberries

• ⅓ cup (65 g) sugar

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tbsp cornstarch

• 2 tbsp water

For Decoration

• Small blueberries

• Melted dark chocolate

Instructions

Step 1 – Make the Blueberry Filling

1. Add blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice to a saucepan.

2. Cook over medium heat until berries burst.

3. Mix cornstarch and water.

4. Stir into blueberries.

5. Cook until thick and jam-like.

6. Cool completely.

7. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 2 – Prepare the Dough

1. Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast.

2. Let stand for 5 minutes.

3. Add flour, egg, salt, butter, and blueberry powder.

4. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth.

5. Place in a greased bowl.

6. Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled.

Step 3 – Shape the Buns

1. Divide dough into 12 equal portions.

2. Flatten each piece into a circle.

3. Place 1 tablespoon chilled blueberry filling in the center.

4. Seal tightly and roll into smooth balls.

5. Arrange on parchment paper squares.

Step 4 – Final Rise

1. Cover loosely.

2. Let rise for 30 minutes.

Step 5 – Steam

1. Bring water to a gentle boil.

2. Place buns in a steamer basket.

3. Steam for 12–15 minutes.

4. Turn off heat and leave covered for 3 minutes before opening.

Step 6 – Decorate

1. Use melted chocolate to attach a blueberry on top of each bun.

2. Add a small chocolate star around the blueberry stem area to mimic real blueberries.

Storage

• Room temperature: 1 day

• Refrigerator: 3 days

• Freezer: up to 1 month

Nutrition (Approximate Per Bun)

• Calories: 180 kcal

• Protein: 4 g

• Carbohydrates: 33 g

• Fat: 3 g

• Sugar: 10 g

Tips for Success

• Chill the filling before stuffing to prevent leaks.

• Seal dough completely around the filling.

• Do not overfill or the buns may burst.

• Open the steamer lid slowly to prevent wrinkling.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

✔ Soft and fluffy steamed bread
✔ Gooey blueberry center
✔ Adorable blueberry appearance
✔ Perfect for parties and gifts
✔ Naturally fruity flavor
✔ Fun bakery-style presentation

This recipe closely resembles the blueberry-shaped buns in the image: soft steamed bread colored with blueberry powder and filled with a rich blueberry jam center that creates a delicious lava-like effect when bitten into.