Cream Cheese Kolache Recipe

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Cream Cheese Kolache Recipe

1. Ingredients for the Dough

  • All-purpose flour: 3 ½ cups

  • Sugar: ¼ cup

  • Instant Yeast: 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet)

  • Salt: 1 tsp

  • Warm Milk: 1 cup (about 110°F/45°C)

  • Melted Butter: ¼ cup (unsalted)

  • Egg: 1 large (room temperature)

2. Ingredients for the Filling

  • Cream Cheese: 8 oz (225g), softened at room temperature

  • Sugar: ¼ cup

  • Egg Yolk: 1

  • Vanilla Extract: ½ tsp

  • Lemon Juice: 1 tsp (adds a nice brightness to the cheese)

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Dough

In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, melted butter, sugar, and yeast. Gradually add the flour and salt. Knead the dough (by hand or with a mixer) for about 5–8 minutes until it is smooth and slightly tacky but not sticky. Place it in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size.

Step 2: Make the Filling

While the dough is rising, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, vanilla, and lemon juice together in a small bowl until completely smooth. Set aside.

Step 3: Shape and Second Rise

Punch the dough down and divide it into equal-sized balls (about the size of a golf ball). Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover and let them rest for another 20–30 minutes.

Step 4: Create the “Well” and Fill

Use your thumb or the bottom of a small greased glass to press down firmly in the center of each dough ball to create a deep indentation. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese filling into each center.

Step 5: Bake

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the edges are a light golden brown.

Blog & Video Tips

  • The “Glove” Aesthetic: Since you use black nitrile gloves in your videos, the contrast against the white flour and pale dough will look very sharp and professional on camera.

  • Top-Down Shot: Capture the moment you press the “well” into the dough—it’s very satisfying for viewers.

  • Final Touch: As seen in your photo, you can brush the edges with melted butter right after they come out of the oven and sprinkle a little powdered sugar or “streusel” (flour, butter, sugar mix) on top before baking for that authentic look.

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