Description
A delightful twist on a classic babka, this recipe combines rich cream cheese and vibrant blueberries for a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup blueberries
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the Milk: In a small saucepan, gently warm the milk and melt the butter over low heat. Remove from heat and stir in the yeast, letting sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Prepare the Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add milk mixture and beaten egg, mixing until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Make the Cream Cheese Filling: In another bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Form the Babka: Punch down the risen dough, roll out into a rectangle, spread cream cheese mixture and sprinkle blueberries.
- Twist the Dough: Roll into a log, slice in half, twist the halves together, and place in a greased loaf pan.
- Second Rise: Cover and let rise for 30 minutes while preheating the oven to 350°F.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and hollow sounding when tapped.
- Cool & Serve: Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack and slice.
Notes
Ensure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for smoother mixing. Store wrapped for up to 2 days at room temperature or 1 week in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 120 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Eastern European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: babka, blueberry, cream cheese, dessert, sweet bread
