Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Mascarpone Cheese Babka, a sweet bread that is sure to impress. With a tender, buttery dough swirled with a luscious mascarpone filling, this Eastern European-inspired treat is perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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For the dough:
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup warm milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
For the filling:
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the syrup:
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup water
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add warm milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Knead in butter until smooth. Let rise for 1–1.5 hours.
- Filling: Mix mascarpone, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla.
- Assembly: Roll out dough, spread filling, roll up, slice, twist, and place in a loaf pan. Let rise.
- Baking: Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake babka for 35–40 minutes.
- Syrup Glaze: Heat sugar and water, brush over baked babka.
- Serve: Cool before slicing.
Notes
- This babka is best enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
- Try adding chocolate chips or nuts for a twist.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus 2 hours rise time)
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Eastern European-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
