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Cream Cheese Braid

Contributed By: suzannburris
Cindy Gonzalez

Ingredients

For the Braid

1 c. Sour cream

1/2 c. Sugar

1 tsp. Salt

1/2 c. Melted butter

2 packages Dry yeast

1/2 c. Warm water

2 Eggs, beaten

4 c. Flour

For the Cream Cheese Filling

3-8oz Packages cream cheese

1 1/8 c. Sugar

1 extra large egg

Pinch of salt

3 tsp. Vanilla

For the Glaze

1 c. Powdered sugar

2 tablespoons Milk

1 tsp. Vanilla

Preparation

Heat sour cream over low heat, stir in sugar, salt and butter, cool to lukewarm. Sprinkle yeast over warm water in a large mixing bowl, stirring until yeast dissolves. Add sour cream mixture, eggs & flour. Mix well. Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight.

The next day, make cream cheese filling by combining cream cheese and sugar in a small bowl. Add egg, salt and vanilla and mix well.

Then make the glaze by combining all ingredients in a small bowl.

Then, divide dough into four even parts. Roll each part on a well-floured surface into a 12x8 in rectangle. Spread 1/4 of cream cheese filling on each rectangle, roll up jelly roll style beginning at long side. Pinch edges together and fold ends under slightly. Place rolls seam side down on a greased baking sheet. Slit each roll at 2 inch intervals about 2/3 of way through dough to resemble a braid cover and let rise in a warm place free from draft until double in size (about 1 hour). Bake at 375 for 12-15 minutes. Spread with glaze while warm.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: More than 2 hours
Ingredients: Egg & Cheese
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 8
Meal Type: Dessert