Luxurious Blueberry Cream Cheese Braided Breakfast Loaf
Indulge in this Luxurious Blueberry Cream Cheese Braided Breakfast Loaf, an elegant and flavorful addition to your morning routine. This delightful loaf features a rich cream cheese filling, sweet fresh blueberries, and a beautifully braided finish, making it perfect for serving to overnight guests or enjoying with your family. Its warm, inviting aroma and vibrant colors are sure to impress, turning any simple breakfast into a special occasion. The lightly sweetened orange juice glaze adds a citrusy tang that complements the blueberries perfectly, ensuring every bite is a treat you'll want to savor.
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Servings
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Calories
7
Ingredients
Ingredients
cream cheese
6 ounces (softened)
large egg
1 (separated)
confectioners' sugar
1 1/4 cups (divided)
refrigerated breadstick dough
1 can (11 ounces) (unrolled into rectangles)
fresh blueberries
3/4 cup (washed and dried)
water
2 teaspoons (for egg wash)
orange juice
2 tablespoons (for glaze)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
Prepare a baking sheet by lightly spraying it with non-stick cooking spray or lining it with parchment paper; set it aside.
3
In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer at medium speed until creamy and smooth.
4
Add the egg yolk and 1/4 cup of the confectioners' sugar to the cream cheese mixture and beat until well combined; set this mixture aside.
5
Carefully remove the refrigerated breadstick dough from the can and unroll it into two rectangular pieces.
6
Position the two dough rectangles side by side on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they slightly overlap in the center.
7
Press the seams together to seal the two pieces and create a cohesive dough surface down the center.
8
Spread the cream cheese filling evenly along the center of the dough, leaving some space at the edges.
9
Wash the blueberries, draining and drying them before sprinkling them generously over the cream cheese filling.
10
Gently separate the dough at the perforations up to the cream cheese filling, stretching the dough strips lightly as you go.
11
Starting from the top edge of the dough, braid the strips over the filling to create a beautiful braided top, tucking the ends under at the bottom of the loaf for a neat finish.
12
In a small bowl, combine the egg white and water, then whisk them together until blended to create an egg wash.
13
Brush the egg wash generously over the braided loaf to give it a nice golden color as it bakes.
14
Place the loaf in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes or until golden brown.
15
Once baked, allow the loaf to cool on the baking sheet for about 30-45 minutes.
16
While cooling, make the glaze by whisking together the remaining 1 cup of confectioners' sugar with the orange juice until smooth.
17
Drizzle the flavorful glaze over the braided loaf just before serving.
18
For the best presentation and ease of slicing, use an electric knife or a serrated knife.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Luxurious Blueberry Cream Cheese Braided Breakfast Loaf?
It is an elegant and flavorful breakfast bread featuring a rich cream cheese filling, sweet fresh blueberries, and a citrusy orange juice glaze.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
The oven should be preheated to 375°F (190°C).
How should I prepare the baking sheet?
Lightly spray the baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
What are the main ingredients for the filling?
The filling consists of 6 ounces of softened cream cheese, one egg yolk, and 1/4 cup of confectioners' sugar.
What type of dough is used for this recipe?
The recipe uses one 11-ounce can of refrigerated breadstick dough.
How do you prepare the dough rectangles?
Unroll the dough into two rectangular pieces and position them side by side on the baking sheet, ensuring they slightly overlap in the center.
How do you ensure the dough pieces stay together?
Press the seams together to seal the two pieces and create a cohesive dough surface down the center.
Where should the cream cheese filling be spread?
Spread the filling evenly along the center of the dough, leaving some space at the edges.
How should the blueberries be prepared before adding them?
Wash, drain, and dry the blueberries before sprinkling 3/4 cup of them over the cream cheese filling.
How do you create the strips for braiding?
Gently separate the dough at the perforations up to the cream cheese filling, stretching the strips lightly.
How is the loaf braided?
Braid the strips over the filling starting from the top and tuck the ends under at the bottom for a neat finish.
What is the purpose of the egg wash?
The egg wash is used to give the braided loaf a beautiful golden color during the baking process.
How do you make the egg wash?
Whisk together one egg white and 2 teaspoons of water until blended.
How long does the loaf bake?
Bake the loaf for approximately 20 minutes or until it is golden brown.
How long should the loaf cool before glazing?
Allow the loaf to cool on the baking sheet for about 30-45 minutes.
How do you prepare the glaze?
Whisk together 1 cup of confectioners' sugar with 2 tablespoons of orange juice until smooth.
When should the glaze be applied?
Drizzle the glaze over the braided loaf just before serving.
What is the best way to slice the loaf?
Use an electric knife or a serrated knife for the best presentation and ease of slicing.
How much cream cheese is required?
You will need 6 ounces of softened cream cheese.
How much confectioners' sugar is used in total?
A total of 1 1/4 cups is used: 1/4 cup for the filling and 1 cup for the glaze.
Is the egg used whole in this recipe?
The egg is separated; the yolk is used in the cream cheese filling and the white is used for the egg wash.
What flavor does the orange juice add?
The orange juice adds a citrusy tang to the glaze that complements the blueberries.
Can I serve this to guests?
Yes, its elegant appearance and warm aroma make it perfect for serving to overnight guests or for special occasions.
How many cans of dough are needed?
This recipe requires one 11-ounce can of refrigerated breadstick dough.
What makes this loaf a good brunch option?
Its combination of sweet fruit, rich cream cheese, and beautiful braided presentation makes it ideal for a brunch setting.
How much water is needed for the egg wash?
You will need 2 teaspoons of water.
How many blueberries are used?
The recipe calls for 3/4 cup of fresh blueberries.
Should the cream cheese be cold when mixing?
No, the cream cheese should be softened to ensure it can be beaten until creamy and smooth.
What kind of knife is recommended for serving?
A serrated knife or an electric knife is recommended.
What is the final step before serving?
The final step is to drizzle the orange juice glaze over the loaf.