Make the dough

• Combine the warm milk, yeast, sugar, salt, butter and egg white in a bowl.
• Add the flour and knead into a soft dough that no longer sticks to your hands.

Let the dough rise

• Cover the dough and leave it to rise.

Shape the buns

• Shape the risen dough into small balls.
• Let the balls rest.

Prepare the filling

• Mix the cream cheese, sugar and heavy cream until smooth.

Fill and shape the vatrushkas

• Shape the buns and press a hollow in the center of each.
• Spoon the filling into the hollows and top with fruit or jam.

Bake

• Brush the tops with egg yolk.
• Bake in the oven until golden brown.