Blueberry Cream Cheese Kolache

Blueberry Cream Cheese Kolache Recipe: A Delicious Treat for Any Occasion
Blueberry Cream Cheese Kolache is a mouth-watering pastry that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a dessert. This pastry is a combination of sweet and tangy flavors that will leave you wanting more. In this recipe, we will show you how to make this delicious pastry from scratch.
Ingredients (for 12 servings):

For the dough:

- 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

For the filling:

- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup blueberry jam

For the glaze:

- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
2. In a separate bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
3. Add the yeast mixture, butter, and eggs 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 cloth. Let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
6. In a separate bowl, mix the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
7. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
8. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut it into 12 equal pieces.
9. Flatten each piece of dough and place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture and blueberry jam in the center.
10. Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges to seal.
11. Place the kolaches on a greased baking sheet and let them rise for 15-20 minutes.
12. Bake the kolaches for 15-20 minutes until they are golden brown.
13. In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the glaze.
14. Drizzle the glaze over the kolaches while they are still warm.
Appearance and Taste:
Blueberry Cream Cheese Kolache is a beautiful pastry with a golden brown crust and a sweet glaze. The filling is a combination of tangy cream cheese and sweet blueberry jam that creates a perfect balance of flavors. The pastry is soft and fluffy, making it a perfect treat for any occasion.
Type of Dish: Pastry, Dessert
Main Ingredients: Blueberry jam, Cream cheese, All-purpose flour