The secret to making Andrea Slonecker’s Cherry and Cream Cheese Kolaches is keeping the dough moist, but not too sticky. Andrea suggests filling the pastries with a fruity jam on top of a thick dollop of cream cheese filling. However, any jam will truly make these pastries delicious.
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DOUGH
3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 (1/4-ounce) envelope active dry yeast 1 cup whole milk, warmed to between 100°F and 115°F 1/2 cup unsalted butter (4 ounces), melted 3 large egg yolks 1 teaspoon kosher salt
CHERRY FILLING
1 pound sweet cherries (about 3 1/2 cups), pitted and coarsely chopped 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup water 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
CREAM CHEESE FILLING
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 2 tablespoons powdered sugar 1 large egg yolk 1 teaspoon lemon zest
STREUSEL TOPPING
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
EGG WASH
1 large egg yolk 1 tablespoon whole milk
Step 1
Make the dough: Whisk 1 cup flour, granulated sugar, and yeast in a large bowl. Add warm milk, and whisk to combine. Set aside until small bubbles begin to appear on the surface, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
Whisk together melted butter, egg yolks, and salt in a separate bowl. Stir butter mixture into yeast mixture using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon. Stir in remaining 2 cups of flour, 1 cup at a time. After the second cup is added and it becomes too difficult to stir, tip the shaggy dough out onto a lightly floured countertop, and begin kneading by hand until smooth and springy, 3 to 4 minutes. The dough should be very tacky and a little greasy, but not sticky. If it does stick to the surface, dust with more flour, using as little as possible.
Step 3
Transfer dough to a large bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Place bowl in a warm spot until doubled in size, 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Step 4
Make the cherry filling: Combine cherries, granulated sugar, 1/4 cup water, and salt in a 2-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat to medium-low to maintain a steady simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until liquid is reduced to a thick, syrupy consistency, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat, and let cool to room temperature. Stir in lemon juice.
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Step 5
Make the cream cheese filling: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, egg yolk, and lemon zest in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth, about 1 minute.
Step 6
Make the streusel topping: Stir together flour, sugar, butter, and salt in a small bowl until crumbly. Set aside to let butter solidify. Before using, stir again to create fine crumbs.
Step 7
Punch down the risen dough and divide it into 12 equal pieces (about 2 1/3 ounces each). Roll dough pieces against work surface with cupped hands to make smooth balls. Transfer dough balls to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet, and let rise, covered with a damp towel, until doubled in size, 30 to 45 minutes.
Step 8
Make the kolaches: Preheat oven to 375°F. Use your fingertips to form 2-inch-wide wells in the center of each dough ball. Whisk egg yolk and milk in a small bowl. Brush outer edges and sides of dough with egg wash. Spread 1 tablespoon cream cheese filling in each well. Make a smaller well in the center of the cream cheese, and top each with a dollop of cherry filling. Sprinkle with streusel topping. Bake in preheated oven until edges are light golden brown, about 20 minutes.
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