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Raspberry Swirl Babka

Raspberry Swirl Babka

Delicious Raspberry Swirl Babka made with tender brioche dough and topped with cream cheese glaze.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Rise Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 2 loaves
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Loaf Pans
  • pot
  • Dough hook
  • sharp knife

Ingredients
  

Dough

  • 1 cup warm whole milk
  • 2.5 teaspoon instant yeast
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups bread flour About, see note

Filling

  • 10 oz raspberries frozen or fresh
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.33 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 0.25 cup butter salted or unsalted is fine
  • 2 tablespoon E-Z gel thickener or corn starch, optional

Cream Cheese Glaze

  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.25 cup butter softened; salted or unsalted is fine
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-4 tablespoon milk

Instructions
 

Dough

  • Add warm milk, yeast, and sugar to a stand mixer with a dough hook.
  • Add 2 cups of flour, eggs, and salt. Let mix well. Then slowly add the softened butter and remaining flour.
  • Let mixer knead the dough for 10 minutes, then shape into a ball, put in oiled bowl, and let rise for about 1 hour.
  • Optional: Place dough in the freezer for a half hour after it has risen.

Filling

  • In a medium size pot, combine all filling ingredients and let it get to a simmer.
  • Simmer occasionally for about 8-10 minutes until it starts to thicken.
  • Remove from heat and store in the refrigerator while you wait to assemble.

Assembly

  • Line two 9x5 inch loaf pans with parchment paper and spray lightly with nonstick spray.
  • Divide the dough into 2 sections, roll one into a 12x18" rectangle, and add raspberry filling.
  • Roll it up tightly into a log, pinch the seam to seal, and repeat with the other dough ball.
  • Cut one log lengthwise down the center, twist the two ends together and place in loaf pans. Let rise until about 50 percent larger.

Bake

  • Preheat oven to 350° F and bake for about 35-40 minutes.
  • Cover with foil if browning too quickly, and it's done when bottoms are dark golden brown.

Glaze

  • Beat together cream cheese and butter until soft. Add powdered sugar and vanilla.
  • Slowly add milk one tablespoon at a time to reach desired consistency.
  • Let bread rest for about 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a cooling rack.

Notes

This recipe yields 2 loaves. You can half it or use store-bought jam if preferred.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword babka recipe, Bread Recipe, Homemade Bread, raspberry filling, Raspberry Swirl Babka, sweet bread
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