Cream Cheese Braids Food

CREAM CHEESE BRAIDS

Steps:

• For BREAD: Heat sour cream over low heat.
• Stir in sugar, salt and butter; cool to lukewarm.
• Sprinkle yeast over warm water in large bowl until dissolved.
• Add sour cream mixture, eggs, flour, and mix well.
• Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight.
• For FILLING: Mix well.
• Divide dough from the day before into 4 equal parts.
• Roll each part on a floured surface to an 8x12 inch rectangle.
• Spread one quarter of the filling on each rectangle, and roll jelly roll style beginning at the long side.
• Pinch edges together and fold ends under slightly.
• Place rolls seam side down on greased baking sheets.
• Slit each roll at 2-inch intervals to resemble braid.
• Cover and let rise 1 hour, in a warm place until dough doubles in bulk.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.
• Spread with glaze while warm.

CREAM CHEESE BRAIDS

Steps:

• For the dough, dissolve the yeast in the water in a small bowl.
• In large mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar, salt and eggs until well combined.
• Add the yeast mixture to the bowl and mix well.
• Add half of the sour cream and 1/2 of the flour at a time to the mixer.
• Cover dough and refrigerate overnight.
• For the filling, combine all ingredients until smooth.
• Divide the dough into 6 even balls.
• Roll out each ball into about an 8x12 inch rectangle on lightly floured surface.
• Spread one-sixth of the filling among the six dough rectangles, down the center of the roll.
• Roll the rectangles jelly roll style beginning at the long side.
• Pinch edges together and fold ends under slightly.
• Place the rolls seam side down on greased baking sheets.
• I can fit two rolls on each cookie sheet.
• Slit each roll at 2-inch intervals to resemble braid.
• Cover and let rise for 1 hour in a warm area.
• The dough should double.
• Bake at 375 degrees for about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare glaze by combing all ingredients.
• While warm, spread the braids with the glaze.

STRAWBERRY (OR ANY BERRY REALLY) PUFF PASTRY BRAID

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Using an electric mixer, whip the cream cheese and sour cream in a small bowl until fluffy. Add the granulated sugar and whip until well combined, making sure there are no lumps. Reserve for later use.
• Beat the egg and 1 tablespoon water in a small bowl with a fork.
• Unfold 1 pastry sheet on a lightly floured flat surface. Roll the pastry into a 14-by-12-inch rectangle. Spoon half of the cream cheese mixture lengthwise down the center of the pastry. Cut slits 1 inch apart from the 2 sides of the pastry rectangle within 1/2 inch of the cream cheese mixture. Arrange half of the strawberries down the center of the pastry on top of the cream cheese mixture. Starting at one end, fold the pastry strips over the strawberries on a diagonal, alternating sides, to cover the strawberries. Repeat the entire process with the remaining pastry sheet, cream cheese filling and strawberries. Brush the pastries very lightly with the egg wash (otherwise they won't rise). Sprinkle with the demerara sugar and top with pistachios.
• Bake until golden brown, 30 minutes. Let cool on a rack for about 20 minutes before serving.

APRICOT-CREAM CHEESE BRAID

Steps:

• To prepare dough, combine the first 4 ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. 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.
• 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.
• Divide dough into 4 equal portions. Turn each portion out onto a lightly floured surface; knead lightly 4 or 5 times. Roll each portion into a 12x8 inch rectangle. Spread one-fourth of filling over each portion, leaving a 1/2 inch border. Starting at a long side, carefully roll up each portion "jellyroll fashion"; pinch seam and ends to seal.
• Place 2 loaves on each of 2 baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Cut 4 (1/4-inch deep) "X"s in top of each loaf with scissors. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85 degrees), free from drafts, 25 minutes or until doubled in size.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place 1 baking sheet in oven (cover remaining loaves to keep from drying). Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes or until lightly browned Repeat procedure for remaining loaves. Cool loaves slightly.
• To prepare glaze, combine powdered sugar , milk and 1tsp. vanilla extract, stirring with a whisk. Drizzle warm loaves with glaze.

CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE BRAID RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave orange juice for 30 seconds until warm.
• Add cranberries to juice and let it soak for 10 minutes.
• In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
• Unfold puff pastry, and 1 inch (2 cm) from the top, fill the middle row with cream cheese mixture, and top with the cranberries. Leave 1 inch (2 cm) at the bottom.
• Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
• With a knife, carefully slice diagonal strips on both sides, leaving 1 inch (2 cm) from the top and bottom.
• Cut off the top and bottom excess pieces.
• Fold the top inch (2 cm) dough onto the filling, then lay the dough in a criss-cross pattern to form the braid.
• Before the last couple strips, fold up the bottom and lay the remaining strips over.
• Whisk an egg and brush it over the top of the braid.
• Add almonds or other nuts.
• Bake for 25 minutes.
• Cut into desired size and drizzle the icing.
• Enjoy!