Best Cream Cheese Raisin Filled Braid Recipes

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CREAM CHEESE BRAIDS



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This is a delectable danish style bread, very light and tender. The recipe seems more complicated than it really is, and makes four loaves, so there's plenty to share. Prep time does not include overnight or second rising time. One of Southern Living's best recipes.

Provided by Claire de Luna

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 50m

Yield 4 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter, melted
2 packages dry yeast
1/2 cup water
2 eggs, beaten
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg, beaten
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons vanilla

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



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This is a recipe my mother-in-law and I used to make for Christmas. It was her recipe and hopefully I have deciphered everything correctly from her recipe card. The dough has to refrigerate overnight (not included in preparation time). This recipes may seem complicated but it is really not that difficult. It makes a lovely dessert or breakfast for special occasions or holidays. The braids can be frozen for a couple months. This recipe makes a lot so you can share with others.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 braided loaves

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
6 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, beaten
2 (1/4 ounce) packages dry yeast
1/4 cup water, tepid
1 cup sour cream
5 cups all-purpose flour
4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
10 tablespoons granulated sugar
4 egg yolks
4 tablespoons vanilla
2 cups confectioners' sugar
4 tablespoons milk, more if needed
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon juice

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1658.1, Fat 98.2, SaturatedFat 59.8, Cholesterol 497.6, Sodium 1123, Carbohydrate 161.9, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 74.9, Protein 29.7

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