Best 5 Very Simple Fruit Filled Kolaches Recipes

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Kolaches are a delightful pastry with a rich history and diverse cultural significance. Originating from Central Europe, these pastries have gained popularity worldwide due to their versatility and delicious fillings. Kolaches can be filled with a variety of fruits, making them a perfect way to enjoy the flavors of the season. Whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting out, this article will guide you through the process of creating simple yet delicious fruit-filled kolaches that will tantalize your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FRUIT-FILLED KOLACHES



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"In our Czech community, these tender pastries are served at weddings and family dinners," shares Mary Pecinovsky of Calmar, Iowa. "The bread machine saves you from kneading the dough by hand."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/4 cups warm water (70° to 80°)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1/4 cup mashed potato flakes
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
3-3/4 cups plus 3 tablespoons bread flour
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 can (12 ounces) apricot or raspberry cake and pastry filling
Additional butter

Steps:

  • In bread machine pan, place the first 11 ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). , When the cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat or roll into a 15x10-in. rectangle. Cover with plastic wrap; let rest for 10 minutes. , Cut dough into 24 squares. Place a heaping teaspoonful of pastry filling in the center of each square. Overlap two opposite corners of dough over filling; pinch tightly to seal. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Bake at 425° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from the oven; brush with butter. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 160mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CLASSIC FRUIT KOLACHES



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We love making these melt-in-your-mouth goodies. For extra fun, use Christmas cookie cutters instead of a biscuit cutter. -Glen & Sue Ellen Borkholder, Sturgis, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 to 7 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
2 teaspoons salt
2 cups 2% milk
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup water
6 large egg yolks
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 can (12 ounces) raspberry and/or apricot cake and pastry filling
ICING:
3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 to 6 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 3 cups flour, sugar, yeast and salt. In a large saucepan, heat milk, cubed butter and water to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add egg yolks; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). Do not knead. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes., Turn dough onto a floured surface; roll to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter. Place 2 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Brush with melted butter. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. Using the back of a spoon, make an indentation in the center of each roll. Spoon a heaping teaspoonful of raspberry and/or apricot filling into each indentation. Bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool., Combine confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla, salt and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle over rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 259mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

AUTHENTIC CZECH KOLACHE (KOLáčE) WITH FRUIT FILLING AND STREUSEL TOPPING



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Classic Czech pastry with fruit and streusel topping.

Provided by Michal Martinek

Time 1h55m

Number Of Ingredients 18

For the dough:
2 whole eggs (1 egg for the dough; 1 egg for brushing the dough)
2 egg yolks
1 cup lukewarm whole milk
3½ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
Pinch of salt
¼ cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
10 tablespoons (140g) softened unsalted butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, for greasing the bowl
For the streusel topping:
1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
7 tablespoons (100g) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
For the fruit topping:
20 fresh ripe, soft apricots, pitted, cut in half, or quarters if too big
4 cups fresh strawberries, destemmed, cut in half, or quarters if too big
4 cups fresh blueberries

Steps:

  • In a small bowl lightly whisk 1 whole egg, both egg yolks and the lukewarm milk.
  • Place the egg mixture, flour, salt, powdered sugar and yeast in the bowl of an electric stand mixer, and using the dough hook, mix for 1 minute.
  • Add the butter, and mix until the dough is shiny and smooth, about 7 minutes.
  • With your hands, form the dough into a smooth, round ball.
  • In a large bowl mix together the flour, salt, powdered sugar, and yeast.
  • In a small bowl lightly whisk 1 whole egg, 2 egg yolks, and lukewarm milk.
  • Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, and mix to combine with a wooden spoon. Add the butter. (It's probably going to be too hard to stir and incorporate thoroughly with a wooden spoon, so feel free to dump the dough on a clean, lightly floured surface, and mix with your hands).
  • Toss, turn and knead the dough with the palm of your hands for 7 minutes, until glossy and elastic.
  • With your hands, form the dough into a smooth, round ball.
  • Grease the bottom and sides of a large bowl with the vegetable oil. Place the dough in the bowl and cover it with a clean kitchen towel.
  • Let the dough rise undisturbed, in a warm place, until doubled in size, about 50 min - 1½ hours
  • In a small bowl, combine the flour and sugar. Work in the butter with your fingers, lightly toss and mix, until crumbled and pea-size.
  • In a bowl, lightly beat the 1 egg you reserved for brushing the dough.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C), place two oven racks in the middle of the oven, and line four baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Dump the dough onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 4 equal parts.
  • Shape each part into a bun and place it in the middle of a baking sheet. With your hands, gently flatten and tap the dough into a circle about 10 inches in diameter, ¼ inch high, and with a ¾-inch wide edge.
  • Arrange the fruit evenly on top of the dough (strawberries and apricots cut-side down). Use either one type of fruit per koláč, or combine two or all three in a fun circular pattern.
  • Brush the edge with the egg. Sprinkle 1/3 cup of the streusel evenly over the fruit, and lightly press down.
  • Bake the koláče-two at a time-in the oven until the edge is golden brown, about 20-25 minutes. For even baking, switch the baking sheets halfway through, placing the top one on bottom and vice versa.
  • Transfer to a cooling rack and let cool for about 45 minutes. Cut into slices and serve.

EASY KOLACKY



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This simple Czech cream cheese pastry, pronounced kolotch-key, is a very old holiday favorite. Using Solo®-brand filling found in the baking aisle is a delicious time-saver. The prune flavor is scrumptious!

Provided by mommymeggy

Categories     Bread

Time 3h42m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup butter
½ cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 (12.5 ounce) can apricot fruit filling (such as Solo®)
¼ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Place the cream cheese and butter in a large bowl; beat with electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Beat 1/2 cup of confectioners' sugar into the butter mixture. Slowly beat in the flour; mix well. Cover bowl and refrigerate at least 3 hours, or overnight.
  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • On a well floured board, roll out chilled dough to 1/8 inch. Use a pizza wheel to cut dough into 2 1/2 inch squares. Spoon approximately 2 teaspoons of filling in the center of each square; do not overfill. Fold opposite corners of each square into the middle to encase dough, pinching dough together in center. Filling should peek out a little at each end. Transfer cookies to an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake the kolacky in the preheated oven until set but not brown, about 12 minutes. Remove to racks to cool. Dust cooled kolacky with remaining powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 20.4 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 58.8 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

VERY SIMPLE FRUIT FILLED KOLACHES



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This is very simple to make. Time does not include standing time. I don't know the size of fruit pie filling, so I just guessed. I don't usually measure out my frosting ingredients, so this is just a guess. Feel free to adjust it.

Provided by JESMom

Categories     Breads

Time 45m

Yield 24 kolaches

Number Of Ingredients 4

48 ounces frozen sweet roll dough
20 ounces pie filling, your choice of flavor
1/4 cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • Divide the dough into 24 balls. Flatten each ball to about 3 1/2 inches round. Spoon some pie filling onto the center of each.
  • Fold two opposite edges of dough over the filling, pinching together, but leaving the ends opened. Place on a baking sheet sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, 20-30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Uncover rolls and bake them 10-15 minutes, until golden. Place each kolache on a wire rack over a paper towel (or something you can throw away as it will get messy) to cool.
  • Mix sugar and milk and drizzle on warm kolaches.

Tips:

  • For a flakier crust, use cold butter and grated cheese. You can also freeze the dough before baking for an even flakier crust.
  • If you don't have a rolling pin, you can use a wine bottle or even a glass to roll out the dough.
  • Don't overwork the dough, or it will become tough. Just mix it until it comes together.
  • If your apricots are too soft, you can toss them with a little flour before adding them to the filling. This will help to prevent them from making the filling too runny.
  • You can use any type of fruit you like in these kolaches. Just be sure to adjust the amount of sugar in the filling accordingly.
  • If you don't have any confectioners' sugar, you can make your own by grinding granulated sugar in a food processor or blender.

Conclusion:

These fruit-filled kolaches are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They're flaky, buttery, and filled with sweet fruit filling. Best of all, they can be made ahead of time and frozen, so you can always have a fresh batch on hand. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast or snack, give these fruit-filled kolaches a try. You won't be disappointed!

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