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Blueberry Cream Cheese Babka

Blueberry Cream Cheese Babka

Delight in this Blueberry Cream Cheese Babka, a beautiful bread filled with creamy blueberries that will impress everyone.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Eastern European
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 cup milk warmed to 110°F
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
  • 1 beaten egg for egg wash
  • to taste turbinado sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Loaf pan
  • rolling pin
  • whisk
  • Oven

Method
 

Preparing the Dough
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
  2. Warm the milk to about 110°F and add it to the dry ingredients along with melted butter and eggs. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface until it is smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Making the Filling
  1. In a separate bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, fresh blueberries, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to create the filling.
Shaping the Babka
  1. Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread the filling over the dough, and then roll it into a log.
  2. Slice the log in half lengthwise and twist the two halves together.
  3. Place the twisted dough into a greased loaf pan, cover, and let it rise for another 30-45 minutes.
Baking the Babka
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Brush the top with egg wash and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
  3. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 10g

Notes

Feel free to customize your babka with different fruits or spices for a unique twist.

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