Cream Cheese Filled Kolaches

Vegetarian
Cream Cheese Filled Kolaches
170 min.
16
105kcal

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Indulge in the delightful world of Cream Cheese Filled Kolaches, a perfect treat for any occasion! These soft, pillowy pastries are not only vegetarian but also a fantastic way to impress your family and friends with your baking skills. With a preparation time of just 170 minutes, you can create 16 delicious servings that are ideal for antipasti, starters, snacks, or appetizers.

Imagine biting into a warm kolache, the creamy, rich filling of softened cream cheese melting in your mouth, perfectly complemented by a hint of vanilla and a touch of lemon zest. The dough is a labor of love, kneaded to perfection, resulting in a texture that is both soft and slightly sticky, ensuring each bite is a heavenly experience. The subtle sweetness from the sugar and the warmth of cinnamon elevate these pastries to a new level of deliciousness.

Whether you enjoy them fresh out of the oven or at room temperature, these kolaches are sure to be a hit at your next gathering. They are versatile enough to be served alongside a variety of dishes or enjoyed on their own as a delightful snack. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a batch of these irresistible Cream Cheese Filled Kolaches that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 18 grams butter melted
  • 0.1 teaspoon cinnamon 
  • 230 grams cream cheese softened
  •  egg yolk 
  • 20 grams flour 
  • 65 grams granulated sugar 
  •  kosher salt 
  • pinch lemon zest 
  • 50 grams sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla 
  • 240 ml milk whole
  • package yeast red (or Rapid Rise)

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • blender
  • plastic wrap
  • microwave
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. Put the milk in a microwave-safe measuring cup and heat just until it starts to boil.
  2. Let it cool down to 130 degrees F.While milk is cooling, put the 5 ½ tablespoons of butter and sugar in a mixing bowl and beat with a spoon. Stir in the egg yolk, 2 cups (250 grams) of the flour, salt and yeast.
  3. Mixture will be crumbly and dry. Gradually add the milk and stir until thoroughly mixed. From this point, add remaining cup of flour by quarter cups until you have a soft dough that is neither too sticky nor too dry – though it should be more sticky than dry because kneading will remove some stickiness.
  4. Put the bowl on the mixer stand and knead with the dough hook until it is smooth and elastic.Rub an empty mixing bowl with butter, put the dough in it, cover and let rise until doubled in bulk, about 1 hour.Punch dough down and turn out onto lightly floured surface. Pinch off 16 equal size portions and shape into little balls or blobs.
  5. Place 8 balls on each of two parchment lined baking sheets.Cover loosely with a greased sheet of plastic wrap and let rise for an hour.While rising, mix together ingredients for the topping and filling.Make an indentation in each risen ball and fill with a tablespoon of cream cheese filling.
  6. Brush gently with butter and sprinkle the topping over the bun and filling.Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and let the buns sit while the oven preheats.
  7. Bake for about 15 to 20 minutes at 400F.These are good warm or at room temperature. I like the fruit filled ones warm, but prefer to let the cheese version cool down.

Nutrition Facts

Calories105kcal
Protein7.02%
Fat56.22%
Carbs36.76%

Properties

Glycemic Index
20.95
Glycemic Load
6.2
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.0634782693308%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:105.35kcal
5.27%
Fat:6.72g
10.34%
Saturated Fat:3.88g
24.27%
Carbohydrates:9.89g
3.3%
Net Carbohydrates:9.72g
3.54%
Sugar:8.49g
9.43%
Cholesterol:30.94mg
10.31%
Sodium:59.13mg
2.57%
Alcohol:0.04g
100%
Alcohol %:0.13%
100%
Protein:1.89g
3.77%
Vitamin A:262.53IU
5.25%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.06%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.8%
Phosphorus:39.83mg
3.98%
Folate:15.5µg
3.88%
Selenium:2.67µg
3.82%
Calcium:35.34mg
3.53%
Vitamin B5:0.24mg
2.39%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.32%
Vitamin D:0.23µg
1.54%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.44%
Potassium:49.69mg
1.42%
Vitamin B3:0.28mg
1.4%
Zinc:0.21mg
1.38%
Vitamin E:0.19mg
1.25%