- All-Purpose or Bread Flour: 4 cups (approx. 500g)
- Active Dry Yeast: 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp)
- Whole Milk: 1 cup (240ml), warmed to 110°F
- Granulated Sugar: ¼ cup (50g)
- Unsalted Butter: ½ cup (115g), melted and cooled
- Eggs: 2 large room-temperature eggs
- Salt: 1 tsp
For the Vanilla Cheesecake Filling:
- Cream Cheese: 8 oz (225g), softened to room temperature
- Granulated Sugar: ⅓ cup (65g)
- Egg Yolk: 1 large
- Vanilla Extract: 1 tsp (or vanilla bean paste for beautiful specks)
For the Topping & Garnish:
- Fresh Berries: 1 cup of fresh raspberries and blackberries
- Powdered Sugar: For dusting
- Egg Wash: 1 egg beaten with 1 tbsp of milk
