CHERRY TEA RING

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I found this recipe in a magazine many years ago. I like it so much, I entered it into a fair and won a ribbon! It is sure to be a hit in your family as well.-Pam Goodlet, Washington Island, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 1 ring (16 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
3/4 cup warm milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 large egg
3/4 teaspoon salt
3-1/2 to 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1 cup dried cherries or cranberries
1 cup boiling water
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup cold butter
GLAZE:
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons half-and-half cream
Halved red and green candied cherries, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, sugar, butter, egg, salt and 3-1/2 cups flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Meanwhile, place cherries in a bowl; add boiling water. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain and squeeze out excess water. In another bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Add cherries; toss to coat. , Punch dough down; turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 15x9-in. rectangle. Sprinkle with filling. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Pinch seam to seal. Place seam side down on a greased baking sheet; pinch ends together to form a ring. , With scissors, cut from outside edge to two-thirds of the way toward center of ring at 1-in. intervals. Separate strips slightly; twist to allow filling to show. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool. Combine the glaze ingredients; drizzle over tea ring. Decorate with candied cherries if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Oscar Sanchez
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Overall, I thought the cherry tea ring was a good recipe. It was easy to make and the flavor was good.


MONGOL AWAJ
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The cherry tea ring was a bit dry, but the cream cheese filling helped to balance it out.


Chontell Mills
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I had some trouble getting the dough to rise properly, but the cherry tea ring still turned out delicious.


Calvin Scrivner
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The cherry tea ring was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved it.


Sujee sujeepa
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This cherry tea ring is a delicious and easy-to-make treat. I highly recommend it!


Jenna Benfield
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I made this cherry tea ring for my daughter's birthday party, and it was a huge success! All the kids loved it.


yashvi italiya
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This cherry tea ring is the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The cherries add a lovely pop of color and flavor.


Adam Stokes
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I'm not much of a baker, but I was able to make this cherry tea ring without any problems. The instructions are easy to follow, and the results are amazing.


Mohammad Sohel
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This cherry tea ring is always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for potlucks, parties, and even just for my family, and it's always a hit.


Happiness Ugochi
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I love the way this cherry tea ring looks! It's so festive and perfect for a special occasion.


Misti Thacker
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This cherry tea ring is a beautiful and delicious addition to any brunch or tea party.


Penny Barrett
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of cherries, but I'm so glad I did! The cherry flavor is subtle and not overpowering, and the cream cheese filling is just the right amount of sweetness.


King Cole
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I've tried many cherry tea ring recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The dough is so light and fluffy, and the filling is perfectly sweet and tart.


Sakib Mahbub Masud (Mahbub Masud)
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This cherry tea ring was a hit at my last brunch! It was so easy to make, and the flavor was amazing. The combination of cherries, cream cheese, and almond extract was perfect.