Description
Blueberry Cream Cheese Babka is a delightful twist on the classic sweet bread that brings together a soft, buttery dough with a creamy blueberry filling. This visually stunning loaf is perfect for brunch or as an indulgent snack, offering a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds dancing. Whether served warm or at room temperature, this babka is bound to impress your guests and quickly become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit until frothy (about 5 minutes). Add melted butter, eggs, salt, and flour. Mix until shaggy.
- Knead: Transfer to a floured surface and knead for about 8 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl and cover; let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Make the Filling: Beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Gently fold in blueberries.
- Shape the Babka: Punch down risen dough and roll into a rectangle. Spread filling evenly over the dough. Roll tightly into a log, slice lengthwise, twist halves together, and place in greased loaf pans.
- Second Rise: Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Jewish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg