Passion Fruit Cream Cheese Kolache
Passion Fruit Cream Cheese Kolache - A Delicious and Easy-to-Make Pastry
Passion Fruit Cream Cheese Kolache is a mouth-watering pastry that is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack. This pastry is a combination of sweet and tangy flavors that will leave you wanting more. The pastry is made with a soft and fluffy dough that is filled with a creamy and tangy passion fruit cream cheese filling. The pastry is then baked until golden brown and topped with a sweet glaze.
Ingredients (per serving):
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup warm milk
- 1/2 tbsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsp passion fruit jam
- 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tbsp milk
Cooking Tips:
- Make sure the milk is warm, but not too hot, as it can kill the yeast.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place, away from drafts.
- Use a pastry brush to brush the melted butter on the dough before filling it.
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, warm milk, yeast, sugar, salt, egg yolk, and melted butter. Mix until a dough forms.
2. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.
3. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
4. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
5. In a small bowl, mix the passion fruit jam, cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
6. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut it into 4-inch circles.
7. Place a spoonful of the passion fruit cream cheese filling in the center of each circle.
8. Fold the edges of the dough over the filling and pinch them together to seal.
9. Place the kolaches on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them rise for 15 minutes.
10. Bake the kolaches for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown.
11. In a small bowl, mix the powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
12. Drizzle the glaze over the kolaches and serve warm.
Appearance and Taste:
Passion Fruit Cream Cheese Kolache is a beautiful pastry with a golden brown crust and a creamy filling. The glaze adds a sweet touch to the pastry. The pastry has a soft and fluffy texture with a tangy and sweet flavor. The passion fruit cream cheese filling is creamy and tangy, which complements the sweetness of the pastry.
Type of Dish: Pastry
Main Ingredients: Passion fruit jam, cream cheese, all-purpose flour
