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Easter Cream Cheese Babka

Easter Cream Cheese Babka: A Colorful Spring Delight

Experience the joy of Easter with this delightful Easter Cream Cheese Babka, a rich brioche bread filled with vibrant pastel cream cheese.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 40 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Easter
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened; mascarpone can be used for a lighter flavor.
  • ⅓ cup Sugar Coconut sugar is a great substitute for a lower glycemic index.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Almond extract can offer a nutty hint.
  • As needed Food Coloring Use gel food coloring for better control.
For the Dough
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour A 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works as a substitute.
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 2 ¼ tsp Active Dry Yeast Instant yeast can be added directly without proofing.
  • 1 cup Milk Needs to be warm (100-110°F); almond or oat milk as alternatives.
  • 2 Eggs Provide richness and act as a binding agent.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Ensure it’s very soft for easy incorporation.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Sugar Syrup Honey can be substituted for a more natural glaze.
  • ¼ cup Water Used to dissolve the sugar for the syrup.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Loaf pan
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling: Mix softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Divide and add food coloring, then chill.
  2. Make the Dough: Mix flour, sugar, and salt. Heat milk, add yeast, let sit, then combine with flour mixture, eggs, and butter. Let rise.
  3. Roll and Shape the Dough: Dust workspace, punch down dough, roll into rectangles, spread filling, and roll into logs.
  4. Twist and Arrange: Twist the filled logs, place in greased loaf pans, cover, and let rise.
  5. Bake the Babka: Preheat to 350°F, bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Glaze and Cool: Prepare sugar syrup, brush over warm loaves, cool on wire rack, then slice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Cake stays fresh for up to 2 days at room temperature, up to 5 days in the fridge, and up to 2 months in the freezer.

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