Blueberry Cream Cheese Babka: The Indulgent Homemade Treat
A delicious recipe for Blueberry Cream Cheese Babka, a sweet, indulgent bread filled with tart blueberries and creamy cheese.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Eastern European
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Add warm milk and mix until a dough forms. Knead for 10 minutes.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough and spread cream cheese, then add blueberries.
- Roll the dough tightly and shape into a loaf.
- Place in a greased loaf pan and let rise again for 30 minutes.
- Brush the top with beaten egg.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh blueberries.
- Let the babka cool before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Blueberry, Cream Cheese, Babka, Homemade, Treat