Are you tired of the same old breakfast routine? Do you love trying out new recipes that are not only delicious but also easy to make? Well, we’ve got the perfect recipe for you – Blueberry Cream Cheese Povitica. This recipe combines the sweetness of blueberries with the creaminess of cream cheese to create a mouth-watering pastry that will have you coming back for more.
Ingredients
- For the dough:
- - 4 cups flour
- - 1 cup milk
- - 1/2 cup sugar
- - 2 eggs
- - 4 tbsp butter
- - 1 tsp vanilla
- - 2 tsp active dry yeast
- - 1/2 tsp salt
- For the blueberry filling:
- - 2 cups fresh blueberries
- - 1/4 cup sugar
- - 2 tbsp cornstarch
- - 1/4 cup water
- For the cream cheese filling:
- - 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- - 1 egg yolk
- - 1/2 cup sugar
- - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. In a large mixing bowl, add flour, sugar, salt, and active dry yeast. Mix well and set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, add milk, butter, vanilla extract, and eggs. Whisk until well-combined.
3. Add wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix until a soft dough forms.
4. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a greased bowl. Cover it with a cloth and let it rest for 1 hour in a warm place.
6. Meanwhile, prepare the blueberry filling. In a saucepan, add blueberries, sugar, and cornstarch. Mix well.
7. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens. Add water and stir until well-combined. Set aside to cool.
8. To prepare the cream cheese filling, combine the softened cream cheese, egg yolk, sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Mix well and set aside.
9. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
10. Roll the dough into a rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
11. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the dough, leaving a 2-inch border around the edges.
12. Spread the blueberry filling over the cream cheese mixture.
13. Roll the dough and enclose the filling. Pinch the ends together to seal.
14. Place the roll in a greased loaf pan.
15. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the top becomes golden brown.
16. Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
This Blueberry Cream Cheese Povitica recipe is perfect for breakfast or brunch. It’s easy to make and will be a hit with your family and friends. Give it a try and let us know what you think!