A lot of thought goes into the dishes you’ll serve or bring to this year’s holiday dinner. But what about Christmas morning? For the perfect, festive dish to serve at breakfast this holiday, try my Peaches and Cream Coffee Cake.
Warning:** This is not my usual “great flavor without the fuss” recipe… This one takes some time. But, with ingredients like peaches and cream, it is so worth it.
And, on the other hand, it does fit my “maximize your efforts in the kitchen” category since the results of this recipe are 4 coffee cakes. When it comes to making something fussy, if the item can be frozen (which these can), I always think it’s worthwhile to make a lot at once. You can half the recipe if you only want to make two (just whip the egg when required, and then use half).
Peaches and Cream Coffee Cake
Ingredients:
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (1/4 ounce) yeast
1/4 cup warm water
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
8 ounces (1 package) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 peaches, sliced
GLAZE:
1 cups confectioners’ sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Toasted sliced almonds, optional
In a small saucepan, combine the sour cream or yogurt, sugar, butter and salt. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, for 5-10 minutes or until well blended. Cool to room temperature. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add cream mixture and eggs. Beat until smooth. Gradually stir in flour to form a soft dough (dough will be very soft). Cover and let rise. Punch dough down. Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth. Divide into fourths. Roll each piece into a 12-in. x 8-in. rectangle. In a large bowl, combine all filling ingredients except peaches until well blended. Spread over the center of each rectangle. Top with sliced peaches. Fold in sides; pinch seams and ends to seal. Place seam side down on greased baking sheets. Cut six X’s on top of loaves. Cover and let rise, about 1 hour. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool. In a small bowl, combine the confectioners’ sugar, milk and vanilla; drizzle over warm loaves. Sprinkle with almonds if desired.
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About the Author
Kelly Donlea is a Barrington mom, chef, cookbook author the owner of Organizing Dinner, a company that brings sensible cooking solutions to busy people. She has published several cookbooks and one of her specialties is helping parents plan family meals with fewer trips to the grocery store. Kelly also offers cooking classes and demonstrations in your home or public facility. To learn more about Kelly, her recipes and her services, you’ll find her Facebook page by clicking HERE and her website at OrganizingDinner.com. Kelly is going to be sharing recipes, cooking tips and special features about chefs and popular menu items at area restaurants right here at 365Barrington.com.
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