Blackberry Cream Cheese Kolache
Blackberry Cream Cheese Kolache Recipe: A Delicious Pastry Treat
Looking for a sweet and indulgent pastry treat? Look no further than the Blackberry Cream Cheese Kolache! This delectable pastry is a perfect combination of sweet blackberries and creamy cheese, all wrapped up in a soft and fluffy dough. In this recipe, we'll show you how to make this delicious pastry from scratch, with detailed composition of ingredients by serving, cooking tips, and a description of the cooking process, appearance, and taste of the dish.
Ingredients (for 12 servings):
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup blackberry jam
- 1 egg, beaten
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Cooking Tips:
- Make sure your butter and cream cheese are softened before starting the recipe.
- Use warm milk to activate the yeast. If the milk is too hot, it will kill the yeast.
- Let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free place for at least an hour.
- Use a pastry brush to brush the beaten egg on top of the kolaches before baking. This will give them a shiny, golden brown finish.
Instructions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
2. In a separate bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
3. Add the yeast mixture, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the flour mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it with a damp towel. Let it rise in a warm, draft-free place for 1 hour.
6. In a separate bowl, mix the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
7. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
8. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut the dough into 12 equal pieces.
9. Place each piece of dough on a greased baking sheet. Spoon a tablespoon of blackberry jam and a tablespoon of cream cheese mixture onto each piece of dough.
10. Fold the edges of the dough over the filling, pinching the edges together to seal.
11. Brush the beaten egg on top of each kolache.
12. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
13. Let the kolaches cool for 5 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar.
Appearance and Taste:
The Blackberry Cream Cheese Kolache is a beautiful pastry with a golden brown crust and a sweet, fruity filling. The cream cheese adds a creamy, tangy flavor that perfectly complements the sweetness of the blackberry jam. The dough is soft and fluffy, with a slight chewiness that makes it the perfect pastry texture. This pastry is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth!
Type of Dish: Pastry Treat
Main Ingredients: Blackberry Jam, Cream Cheese, Dough
