Raspberry Cream Cheese Bread Food

RASPBERRY CREAM CHEESE STRATA

Steps:

• Place half of the bread cubes in a shallow 1-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with cream cheese and raspberries. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, syrup, milk and remaining bread cubes; spoon over raspberries. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until set., Meanwhile, for syrup, combine the sugar, cornstarch and water in a saucepan until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until syrup reaches desired consistency. Add berries; mash slightly. Remove from the heat; stir in butter. Pour over strata. Serve immediately.

RASPBERRY-CREAM CHEESE LADDER LOAVES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, yeast, salt and baking powder. In a small saucepan, heat buttermilk, sour cream, butter and water to 120°-130°; add to dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Add egg, extract and 1/2 cup flour; beat 2 minutes longer. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Cover and let rest 10 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, flour and egg yolk until smooth; set aside., Divide dough in half. Roll each piece into a 12x10-in. rectangle; place on greased baking sheets. Spread cheese mixture down the center of each rectangle. Stir jam; spoon over cheese mixture., On each long side, cut 3/4-in.-wide strips about 2-1/2 in. into center. Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling; pinch ends to seal. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour., Preheat oven to 350°. Bake until golden brown, 15-19 minutes. Cool on wire racks. Store leftovers in refrigerator.

RASPBERRY CREAM CHEESE BREAD

Steps:

• In mixing bow, dissolve yeast in warm water.
• Let stand for 5 minutes.
• Add butter, sugar, eggs, salt and 1 cup of flour.
• Mix well.
• Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
• Turn onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
• Place in greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
• Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled in size; 45 minutes.
• Meanwhile combine cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice and vanilla extract.
• Set aside.
• On a floured surface, roll dough into a 15 x 9 inch rectangle.
• Place on a greased baking sheet.
• Spread cream cheese filling lengthwise down center third of dough.
• Spread the raspberry pie filling on top.
• On each long side, cut 1 inch wide strips, 3 inches into center.
• Starting at one end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling; seal ends.
• Cover and let rise for 20 minutes.
• Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
• Cool if desired.
• Combine icing ingredients and drizzle over braid.

RASPBERRY CHEESECAKE STUFFED FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk milk, vanilla, sugar, and cinnamon into the beaten eggs until well blended. Set aside. In a separate bowl, cream together raspberry puree and cream cheese until smooth. Make 'sandwiches' by cutting each slice of bread in half and spreading raspberry-cheese mixture in the center, then top with the other half.
• Melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet or griddle. Dip bread into egg mixture, coating thoroughly. Cook until well-browned on both sides, about 5 minutes. Dust with confectioners' sugar and nutmeg. Serve immediately.

RASPBERRY CREAM CHEESE FRENCH TOAST

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup raspberries, cream cheese and sugar. Mash with a fork combining ingredients. Set aside.
• In a separate shallow bowl, combine eggs, cinnamon and milk. Whisk to combine ingredients.
• Heat griddle or skillet over low-medium heat. Add butter and let melt.
• Soak each slice of bread in egg mixture; Approximately 30 seconds and immediately place in heated skillet. Fry for 2 minutes or until golden brown. Place slices in a separate plate.
• To serve, place 3 slices of French toast on a serving plate. Spoon 1 tablespoon raspberry cream cheese spread in between slices. Top with maple syrup and extra fresh raspberries.

RASPBERRY-CREAM CHEESE MUFFINS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Combine cream cheese and butter in a large bowl. Beat with a mixer at high speed until well blended. Add sugar; beat until fluffy. Add vanilla, egg whites, and egg; beat well.
• Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. With mixer on low speed, add the flour mixture and buttermilk to cream cheese mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Gently fold in raspberries and walnuts.
• Place 24 foil cup liners in muffin cups. Spoon batter evenly into liners. Bake at 350° 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from pans; cool on wire rack.

RASPBERRY BREAD

Steps:

• Layer yogurt, vanilla extract, canola oil, bread flour, salt, sugar, and yeast into a bread machine in the order recommended by manufacturer's instructions.
• Set the machine to basic cycle for a 2-pound loaf. Add water in 1-teaspoon increments if dough is too dry after first kneading period.
• Cool finished bread on a wire rack for 20 minutes before slicing.