Irresistible Cream Cheese Kolaches Recipe in Just 12 Steps
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Cream Cheese Kolaches are soft, sweet pastries filled with a creamy cheese mixture. They make a perfect breakfast or snack.
- Author: Cole Bennett
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 kolaches 1x
- Category: Pastry
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Czech
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Dissolve yeast in warm milk and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
- Add yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg. Knead into a soft dough.
- Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
- Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla to make the filling.
- Divide dough into small balls and flatten each.
- Add a spoonful of filling to the center of each dough piece.
- Fold edges over the filling and pinch to seal.
- Place on a baking sheet and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 375°F for 15 minutes or until golden.
Notes
- Let the dough rise in a warm place for best results.
- Use room-temperature cream cheese for smooth filling.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kolache
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg