LEMON CHEESE BABKA
This is a raised bread desert - not real sweet, and has a sweet cheese filling inside. I haven't made it for a long time but I think you will like it.
Provided by kathleen ralston
Categories Cakes
Time 2h40m
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- 1. Sprinkle the yeast and 1/2 tsp of the sugar over very warm water in a 1 cup measure. The water should be comfortably warm when dropped on wrist. Stir to dissolve. Let stand until bubbly, about 10 minutes.
- 2. Combine 2 cups of the flour, salt, lemon rind and remaining sugar in large bowl and make a well in the center.
- 3. Beat the eggs and egg yolks in a small bowl just to mix. Pour eggs. yeast mixture and warm milk into the well. Stir liquids into flour until smooth. Beat well.
- 4. Add the softened butter gradually, beating well. Stir in 1 more cup of the flour. Bet until the dough leaves the side of the bowl.
- 5. Turn out onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
- 6. Place dough in buttered bowl, turning to bring the buttered side up: cover and let rise in a warm place, away from drafts, 1 and 1/2 to 2 hours until it has doubled in volume.
- 7. While dough is rising, make the cheese filling. Beat the cream cheese and cottage cheese in a small bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Beat in egg yolk and sugar. Stir in lemon rind.
- 8. Make crumb topping: Combine the nuts, flour, butter, sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
- 9. Grease two 8 by 1 and 1/2 inch layer pans.
- 10. When the dough has doubled, punch down; knead in raisins; divide dough into four equal parts: press two parts into the bottoms and up about 1/2 inch on the sides of each of the layer pans; spread each with about 1 cup of the cheese filling.
- 11. Shape the remaining dough into 8 inch circles; place on top of cheese filling. Press spoon handle into dough round the edges to seal.
- 12. Sprinkle half the crumb topping over each Babka. Let rise in warm place until dough reaches the top of the pans, about 1 hour.
- 13. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until the cakes sound hollow when tapped. Turn out onto wire rack to cool. (Place foil loosely over crumb topping; invert onto rack, then turn right side up.) Let cool at least 30 minutes.
- 14. Sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.
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Antony Jesses
[email protected]Overall, I'm really happy with this recipe. The babka was delicious and it was a hit with my family and friends.
Habeeb Ramoni
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the babka to rise properly, but it still tasted good. I'll have to try it again and see if I can get it to rise better.
nazkat khan
[email protected]This babka is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I think I'll try making it with less sugar next time.
Md Shifat Khan
[email protected]I've been looking for a good lemon cheese babka recipe for a while, and this one is perfect. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.
Ahli Mohamat
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of babka, but this lemon cheese version is really good. The lemon flavor is refreshing and the cheese filling is creamy and delicious.
mobile tips 10 mohain.
[email protected]This babka is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's delicious, beautiful, and easy to make. I highly recommend it.
mouin hizem
[email protected]I made this babka for a party, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it, and I got so many compliments. I'll definitely be making it again.
Malik Ayaz
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm so glad I tried it. The babka was so moist and flavorful, and the lemon cheese filling was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.
Plang Gabriel
[email protected]I've tried several lemon cheese babka recipes, and this one is by far the best. The instructions are clear and easy to follow, and the babka always turns out perfect.
Shahrin Koli
[email protected]This babka is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a beautiful and delicious dessert that's sure to impress your guests.
Suresh Yadav
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow that even I could make it. The babka turned out perfect, and my family loved it.
Arslan Rajput
[email protected]This recipe is so easy to follow, and the results are always delicious. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when I'm ready to serve.
Joseph Surasky
[email protected]I've made this babka several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
M Ibrahim
[email protected]This babka was amazing! It was so light and fluffy, and the lemon cheese filling was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Habijul Islam
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the babka to rise properly, but it still tasted good. I'll have to try it again and see if I can get it to rise better.
Smriti Shrees
[email protected]This babka was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I'll try making it with less sugar next time.
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[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but this babka was surprisingly good. The cheese filling was creamy and tangy, and it balanced out the sweetness of the lemon perfectly.
Sharon Wood
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The babka was beautiful and so tasty. I can't wait to make it again.
Lashonda Howard
[email protected]I love babka, and this lemon cheese version is one of my favorites. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out delicious.
Rrr Ffcy
[email protected]This lemon cheese babka was a delight! The combination of tangy lemon and creamy cheese was perfect, and the babka was so soft and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.