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Blueberry Cream Cheese Babka

Blueberry Cream Cheese Babka

Delight in the delicious Blueberry Cream Cheese Babka, a sweet bread infused with creamy filling and luscious blueberries.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Eastern European
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup milk warm
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup blueberries
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg wash
  • 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Loaf pan
  • rolling pin
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
  2. Add warm milk, softened butter, and eggs to the dry ingredients; mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs until smooth.
  6. Roll out the dough into a rectangle on a floured surface.
  7. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough, then sprinkle with blueberries.
  8. Roll the dough tightly from one end to the other and shape it into a swirl.
  9. Place the rolled babka into a greased loaf pan and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
  10. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  11. Brush the top of the babka with the egg wash and sprinkle turbinado sugar on top.
  12. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
  13. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15g

Notes

Feel free to customize the filling with other fruits or add spices for a unique twist.

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