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Easter Cream Cheese Babka

Irresistible Easter Cream Cheese Babka That Steals the Show

Elevate your celebration with this Easter Cream Cheese Babka, featuring pastel swirls and a delicious cream cheese filling, perfect for brunch.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Baking
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • ¼ cup Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Can substitute with almond extract
For the Dough
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour For structure
  • ¼ cup Sugar To balance flavors
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 cup Milk Warm to 100-110°F
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
  • 2 large Eggs
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Very soft
For the Finishing Touch
  • ¼ cup Water
  • ¼ cup Sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Wire rack
  • Loaf pans
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Make the Cream Cheese Filling by beating the softened cream cheese, adding sugar and vanilla, then dividing and coloring.
  2. Prepare the Dough by whisking flour, sugar, and salt, warming milk, then combining yeast, eggs, and butter.
  3. Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until smooth, let rise in a greased bowl until doubled.
  4. Shape the Babka by rolling out the dough, spreading the cream cheese filling, rolling it up tightly.
  5. Twist the rolled dough, place it in loaf pans, let it rise until nearly doubled again.
  6. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Prepare the sugar syrup and brush it over the warm babka after baking.
  8. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for the best results. Store wrapped in plastic for freshness.

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