Best Cherry Almond Wreath Recipes

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CHERRY ALMOND WREATH



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I usually serve this spectacular coffee cake on a silver tray with a small artificial poinsettia blossoms and leaves in the center. My daughter and I enjoy making specialty breads like this one and find they make excellent Christmas gives for family and friends. -Gwen Roffler, Grassy Butte, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm whole milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup butter, softened
3 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
3 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2/3 cup finely chopped blanched almonds
1/2 cup chopped red and green candied cherries
GLAZE:
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk and water. Add the eggs, butter, sugar, salt, lemon zest, cardamom and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6 to 8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , In a small bowl, beat butter, flour, sugar, extract and lemon zest. Stir in almonds and cherries. Refrigerate. , Punch dough down. Turn on a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 30-in. x 9-in. rectangle. Crumble filling over rectangle to within 1/2 in. of edges. , Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Place seam side down on a greased baking sheet. With scissors, cut lengthwise down the middle of the roll; carefully turn cut sides up. Loosely twist strips around each other, keeping cut sides up. Shape into a ring and pinch ends together. Cover and let rise for 1 hour., Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until browned. Cool for 15 minutes on a wire rack. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm coffee cake. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHERRY ALMOND WREATH



Cherry Almond Wreath image

One of my friends served this at a party at her home. I love cherries and when I found out how easy this was, I was floored. This is so great for your holiday party because it's very festive and is sure to be a hit.

Provided by Redneck Epicurean

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup maraschino cherry, drained and chopped
1/4 cup almonds, chopped
2 teaspoons orange zest, divided
1 tablespoon orange juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 (11 ounce) cans refrigerated breadstick dough
3/4 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a small bowl, combine the cherries, almonds, 1 teaspoons zest, and brown sugar; mix well.
  • Unroll the breadsticks and place side by side. Press the seams together to form one large piece of dough.
  • Spread the cherry mixture all over the dough. Roll jelly-roll fashion and press the end to the roll to form a seal. Place seam-side down on a prepared baking sheet. Join the ends together to form a large ring.
  • Cut 1-inch slices in the top of the dough all the way around. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
  • While the roll bakes, stir together the powdered sugar, orange juice, and the remaining 1 teaspoons zest. Drizzle over the warm wreath.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55.9, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 10.7, Carbohydrate 10.5, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 9.8, Protein 0.7

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