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Blueberry Cream Cheese Babka

Blueberry Cream Cheese Babka: Your New Indulgent Brunch Hero

This Blueberry Cream Cheese Babka is a delightful treat with rich cream cheese and blueberry preserves in buttery brioche, perfect for brunch.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Blueberry Preserves
  • 2 cups Blueberries Fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup Sugar Adjust according to sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice For flavor balance
Cream Cheese Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Softened; can substitute with ricotta
  • 1/2 cup Sugar To sweeten the filling
Brioche Dough
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Can use bread flour for heartiness
  • 1 packet Active Dry Yeast Or use instant yeast
  • 1 cup Milk Warmed to about 110°F
  • 2 large Eggs For binding; a flax egg can be a vegan option
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Opt for pure extract for best flavor
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened; consider vegan butter for dairy-free
Final Touch
  • 1/4 cup Sugar Syrup To glaze the babka

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Loaf pan
  • Hand mixer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Simmer for about 15 minutes until thickened, then cool.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Set aside.
  3. Warm milk, stir in sugar, and sprinkle yeast over it; let sit until foamy. Beat in eggs and vanilla, then mix in flour and salt, followed by softened butter. Knead until smooth.
  4. Shape dough into a ball, place in a greased bowl, and cover. Let rise until doubled in size for 1 to 1.5 hours or refrigerate overnight.
  5. After rising, punch dough down and roll out. Spread cream cheese filling and blueberry preserves, then roll and twist into a log.
  6. Cover the shaped babka and let it rise again for about 1 hour.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for about 40 minutes until golden brown. Test for doneness with a toothpick.
  8. Prepare sugar syrup by mixing equal parts sugar and water over low heat. Brush over warm babka after baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Try different fruit fillings or flavors such as Nutella, peaches, or raspberries for variations. Ensure yeast is active for best results.

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