Cream Cheese Walnut Kolache

Cream Cheese Walnut Kolache is a delicious pastry that is perfect for breakfast or as a snack. This pastry is made with a sweet dough that is filled with a creamy mixture of cream cheese and walnuts. The Cream Cheese Walnut Kolache is a popular pastry in many parts of the world and is loved by people of all ages.
Ingredients:

For the dough:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp active dry yeast

For the filling:

- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
2. In a separate bowl, mix the softened butter, milk, egg, and yeast. Mix until well combined.
3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
4. Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
5. Cover the dough and let it rise for 1 hour.
6. In a separate bowl, mix the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
7. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
8. Roll out the dough into a rectangle shape and cut it into 12 equal pieces.
9. Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture onto each piece of dough and sprinkle with chopped walnuts.
10. Fold the dough over the filling and pinch the edges to seal.
11. Place the kolaches onto a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
12. Serve warm and enjoy!
Appearance and Taste:
Cream Cheese Walnut Kolache is a soft and fluffy pastry with a golden brown crust. The filling is creamy and sweet with a nutty flavor from the walnuts. The pastry is perfect for breakfast or as a snack and is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Type of Dish: Pastry
Main Ingredients: Cream Cheese, Walnuts, Flour