Cottage Cheese Buns with Healthy Marzipan

Ingredients

Buns

• 2 dl cottage cheese
• 1 egg
• 2 dl flour
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1-2 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• pinch salt

Healthy Marzipan

• 2 dl almond flour
• 2-3 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp almond extract
• pinch salt
• 2 tbsp milk
• sliced almonds

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. For the buns: In a blender or food processor, blend 2 dl cottage cheese until smooth. In a mixing bowl, combine the blended cottage cheese, 1 egg, 2 dl flour, 1 tbsp melted butter, 1-2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until a slightly sticky dough forms.
3. For the healthy marzipan: In a separate bowl, mix 2 dl almond flour, 2-3 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp melted butter, 1 tsp almond extract, a pinch of salt, and 2 tbsp milk until it comes together into a thick paste. If too dry, add a splash more milk.
4. Divide the bun dough into 4 equal portions. On a lightly floured surface, flatten each portion into a disc. Place a tablespoon-sized ball of marzipan in the center of each disc, then fold and seal the dough around the filling to form a bun shape. Gently roll to smooth and place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
5. Sprinkle the top of each bun with sliced almonds, pressing lightly to adhere.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-17 minutes, or until the buns are golden and firm to the touch.
7. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly on a wire rack. Dust with icing sugar before serving.

Notes

The dough will be sticky, so use floured hands or a spoon to shape the buns. For a dairy-free version, substitute the cottage cheese with a plant-based alternative and use coconut oil instead of butter.