Description
Blueberry Cream Cheese Babka is a scrumptious pastry that blends sweet blueberries with rich cream cheese, enveloped in a soft, fluffy dough. This visually stunning babka makes a perfect centerpiece for brunches or a comforting dessert after dinner. With its beautiful braided design and luscious filling, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike. The best part? This recipe is simple and approachable for bakers of all skill levels. Just follow the straightforward steps to create this delightful treat that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Active dry yeast
- Sugar
- Salt
- Milk
- Eggs
- Unsalted butter
- Cream cheese
- Fresh blueberries
- Lemon zest
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast; let sit until bubbly. Mix in eggs and melted butter. Gradually add flour and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, blend softened cream cheese with lemon zest; fold in blueberries.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle; spread filling evenly before rolling into a log.
- Cut the log lengthwise, twist the halves together, and place in greased loaf pans.
- Let rise for another hour, then bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Pastry
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg