Cream Cheese Braids

Health score
15%
Cream Cheese Braids
45 min.
4
946kcal

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Indulge your senses with these delightful Cream Cheese Braids, a heavenly treat that's perfect for any meal of the day! Bursting with rich flavors and a soft, fluffy texture, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends alike. Whether you're hosting a brunch, planning a lunch gathering, or simply want to elevate your dinner table, these braids provide both a visual feast and a culinary delight.

The process begins with a comforting combination of butter and sour cream, melted and mixed to create a tender dough that's left to rise overnight, allowing the flavors to develop fully. Shaping the dough into enticing braids adds a touch of elegance while ensuring each slice reveals the luscious cream cheese filling tucked inside. With a crispy exterior and a warm, gooey center, these braids are a perfect balance of textures that will keep you coming back for more.

Finally, a drizzle of powdered sugar glaze adds just the right amount of sweetness, making these braids the ultimate treat whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or as a tasty leftover. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this scrumptious dish – your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 ounce active yeast dry
  • 0.5 cup butter cut into pieces
  • large eggs beaten
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • servings powdered sugar glaze 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • ounce cup heavy whipping cream sour
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • 0.5 cup warm water (105° to 115°)

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • mixing bowl

Directions

  1. Heat first 4 ingredients in a saucepan, stirring occasionally, until butter melts. Cool to 105 to 11
  2. Combine yeast and warm water in a large mixing bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Stir in sour cream mixture and eggs; gradually stir in flour (dough will be soft). Cover and chill at least 8 hours.
  3. Divide dough into fourths. Turn out each portion onto a heavily floured surface, and knead 4 or 5 times.
  4. Roll each portion into a 12- x 8-inch rectangle, and spread each rectangle with one-fourth of Cream Cheese Filling, leaving a 1-inch border around edges. Carefully roll up, starting at a long side; press seam, and fold ends under to seal.
  5. Place, seam side down, on lightly greased baking sheets.
  6. Cut 6 equally spaced Xs across top of each loaf; cover and let rise in a warm place (85), free from drafts, about 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
  7. Bake at 375 for 15 to 20 minutes or until browned.
  8. Drizzle warm loaves with Powdered Sugar Glaze.

Nutrition Facts

Calories946kcal
Protein8.07%
Fat35.89%
Carbs56.04%

Properties

Glycemic Index
36.27
Glycemic Load
86.46
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
26.16086927445%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:945.92kcal
47.3%
Fat:37.79g
58.14%
Saturated Fat:11.48g
71.73%
Carbohydrates:132.79g
44.26%
Net Carbohydrates:128.46g
46.71%
Sugar:35.14g
39.04%
Cholesterol:126.45mg
42.15%
Sodium:908.22mg
39.49%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.13g
38.27%
Vitamin B1:1.4mg
93.02%
Folate:327.11µg
81.78%
Selenium:52.63µg
75.18%
Vitamin B2:0.99mg
57.97%
Vitamin B3:8.88mg
44.41%
Manganese:0.88mg
43.98%
Iron:6.38mg
35.42%
Vitamin A:1503.21IU
30.06%
Phosphorus:256.69mg
25.67%
Fiber:4.33g
17.31%
Vitamin B5:1.62mg
16.23%
Copper:0.23mg
11.56%
Zinc:1.67mg
11.16%
Calcium:101.17mg
10.12%
Magnesium:39.25mg
9.81%
Vitamin E:1.43mg
9.55%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
8.82%
Potassium:285.66mg
8.16%
Vitamin B12:0.37µg
6.21%
Vitamin D:0.5µg
3.33%
Vitamin K:1.31µg
1.25%
Source:My Recipes