Apricot-Cream Cheese Braid

Vegetarian
Health score
21%
Apricot-Cream Cheese Braid
45 min.
4
1550kcal

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Are you ready to impress your friends and family with a delightful treat that's perfect for any meal? Our Apricot-Cream Cheese Braid is not just a feast for the eyes but also a symphony of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds! This vegetarian dish combines the sweetness of apricot preserves with the creamy richness of light cream cheese, nestled in a soft and slightly sweet dough. It's an ideal choice for lunch, dinner, or even as a star at your brunch gatherings.

With just 45 minutes of active cooking time, you'll be able to whip up this delicious main course that serves four. The process of making this braid is quite engaging, allowing you to get creative with the shaping and filling. As the sweet aroma wafts through your kitchen, you’ll find it hard to resist sneaking a taste before it even hits the table!

Not only is this recipe a delightful indulgence, but it’s also relatively low in calories, making it a guilt-free pleasure at roughly 1550 kcal for the entire dish. Perfect for vegetarians, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your array of culinary delights. So roll up your sleeves and let’s get started on creating this lovely Apricot-Cream Cheese Braid that’s sure to charm everyone!

Ingredients

  • 0.7 cup apricot preserves 
  • 0.3 cup butter 
  • ounce carton cream light sour
  • 4.5 teaspoons yeast dry
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • tablespoons milk fat-free
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup granulated sugar 
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar 
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • 0.5 cup warm water (100° to 110°)
  • 16 ounce blocks softened

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • whisk
  • blender
  • measuring cup
  • kitchen scissors

Directions

  1. To prepare dough, combine first 4 ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  2. Remove from heat; cool. Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in sour cream mixture and 2 eggs. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Gradually stir flour into sour cream mixture (dough will be soft and sticky). Cover dough; chill 8 hours or overnight.
  3. To prepare filling, combine preserves and next 4 ingredients (preserves through 1 egg) in a medium bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended.
  4. Divide dough into 4 equal portions. Turn each portion out onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly 4 or 5 times.
  5. Roll each portion into a 12 x 8-inch rectangle.
  6. Spread one-fourth of filling over each portion, leaving a 1/2-inch border. Starting at a long side, carefully roll up each portion jelly roll fashion; pinch seam and ends to seal.
  7. Place 2 loaves on each of 2 baking sheets coated with cooking spray.
  8. Cut 4 (1/4-inch-deep) "X"s in top of each loaf with scissors. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85), free from drafts, 25 minutes or until doubled in size.
  9. Preheat oven to 37
  10. Place 1 baking sheet in oven (cover remaining loaves to keep from drying).
  11. Bake at 375 for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Repeat procedure with remaining loaves. Cool loaves slightly.
  12. To prepare glaze, combine powdered sugar, milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla, stirring with a whisk.
  13. Drizzle warm loaves with glaze.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1550kcal
Protein7.32%
Fat37.68%
Carbs55%

Properties

Glycemic Index
81.36
Glycemic Load
97.01
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
32.982173795285%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.12mg
Epicatechin
0.11mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.12mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1549.92kcal
77.5%
Fat:65.62g
100.96%
Saturated Fat:37.78g
236.14%
Carbohydrates:215.54g
71.85%
Net Carbohydrates:211.11g
76.77%
Sugar:103.93g
115.48%
Cholesterol:314.77mg
104.92%
Sodium:894.68mg
38.9%
Alcohol:0.34g
100%
Alcohol %:0.08%
100%
Protein:28.7g
57.41%
Selenium:67.3µg
96.14%
Vitamin B1:1.44mg
95.68%
Folate:345.83µg
86.46%
Vitamin B2:1.3mg
76.43%
Vitamin A:2480.27IU
49.61%
Manganese:0.91mg
45.44%
Vitamin B3:8.99mg
44.97%
Phosphorus:406.94mg
40.69%
Iron:6.94mg
38.57%
Calcium:255.07mg
25.51%
Vitamin B5:2.3mg
22.97%
Fiber:4.43g
17.74%
Zinc:2.57mg
17.16%
Potassium:539.43mg
15.41%
Copper:0.3mg
15.14%
Vitamin B12:0.9µg
14.99%
Vitamin E:2.1mg
14.03%
Magnesium:53.04mg
13.26%
Vitamin B6:0.26mg
12.96%
Vitamin D:0.95µg
6.31%
Vitamin C:3.99mg
4.84%
Vitamin K:4.49µg
4.28%
Source:My Recipes