Raspberry Cream Cheese Kolaches

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Raspberry Cream Cheese Kolaches

Yield: 18

Author: Poodles

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 13 MinInactive time: 1 H & 40 MTotal time: 2 H & 3 M

So easy and cost effective, these Raspberry Cream Cheese Kolaches are a delectable treat for everyone!

Ingredients

For the Dough

• 1 packet Active Dry Yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
• 2 Tbsp Warm Water
• 1 cup Warm Whole Milk
• 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar, plus 2 Tbsp
• 1 Egg, beaten
• 3 cups All-Purpose Flour (divided)
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 6 Tbsp Butter, melted

For the Filling

• 8 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
• 1 Egg
• 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 cup Raspberry Preserves
• Powdered Sugar for dusting

Instructions

For the Dough

1. Pour yeast into a large bowl with 2 Tbsp sugar, add warm water. Allow to sit for 3-5 minutes, yeast will become foamy.
2. Add warm whole milk, granulated sugar, beaten egg, and melted butter. Stir together with a dough whisk.
3. Add salt and gradually add flour while stirring until fully incorporated.
4. The dough should be pulling away from the sides of the bowl, but still sticky to the touch.
5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set in a warm place to rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
6. Pour dough out onto a floured surface. Roll the dough out 1/2 inch thick. Cut 2 1/2 inch circles out of the dough. Re-roll excess dough, and cut again.
7. Place dough circles on parchment lined baking sheets. Cover and let them rise in a warm place for approximately 40 minutes.

For the Filling

1. While dough is rising, make the cream cheese filling.
2. In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to whisk the cream cheese, egg, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.
3. When the dough rounds have risen, preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Use the bottom of a glass or measuring cup to press a deep well into the center of each dough round.
4. Fill each well with about 2 Tbsp of cream cheese filling. Swirl 1-2 tsp of raspberry preserves into the filling of each well.
5. For a golden sheen, brush the outer rim of the dough with an egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tsp water) before baking.
6. Bake at 375 degrees F for 11-14 minutes or until light golden brown.
7. Transfer to a cooling rack and dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

Dough can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 12 hours or overnight. Keep the dough well covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

221.86

Fat

18.17 g

Sat. Fat

5.33 g

Carbs

30.04 g

Fiber

0.78 g

Net carbs

29.27 g

Sugar

11.85 g

Protein

3.92 g

Sodium

150.42 mg

Cholesterol

33.63 mg

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