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Apple & Cream Cheese Filled King Cake

This deliciously unique king cake combines sweet apples and creamy cheese, making it a perfect dessert for gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1 cup milk warm
  • 1/2 cup butter unsalted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
For the Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups apples peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk or cream adjust for consistency

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. Prepare the apple filling by peeling, coring, and dicing your apples into small chunks. Toss them with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
  3. Mix the cream cheese filling until smooth and creamy.
  4. Roll out the dough on a floured surface until it’s about 1/4 inch thick.
  5. Layer the apple filling evenly over half of the dough, then spread the cream cheese mixture over the apples.
  6. Fold the dough over to encase the fillings inside and press down gently around the edges to seal.
  7. Cut slits in the top of the dough before baking.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize the filling to suit your taste by adding nuts or spices.

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