Name: Irresistible New Orleans King Cake Recipe: Easy Cream Cheese Fill
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: New Orleans
Ingredients: 1 cup whole milk (warm, about 110°F); 1 package (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/3 cup unsalted butter (melted); 2 large eggs; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 8 oz. cream cheese (softened); 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 cup powdered sugar; 2-3 tablespoons milk; Colored sugars (green, yellow, purple for decoration)

Description

Discover the secret to a perfect New Orleans King Cake with easy cream cheese filling. Enjoy this delightful treat for any occasion!

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup whole milk (warm, about 110°F)

1 package (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/3 cup unsalted butter (melted)

2 large eggs

4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

8 oz. cream cheese (softened)

1/4 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 cup powdered sugar

2–3 tablespoons milk

Colored sugars (green, yellow, purple for decoration)

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine the warm milk and the yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it’s frothy.

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, and eggs. Pour in the yeast mixture.

In another bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients, mixing until it starts to come together.

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm spot until it doubles in size—about an hour.

While the dough is rising, mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick. Spread the cream cheese filling evenly across the dough.

Starting from one edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Shape it into a ring and pinch the ends together.

Place the King Cake on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and let it rise again for about 30 minutes.

Preheat your oven to 350°F. Bake the cake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Let it cool for a few minutes, then mix the powdered sugar and milk to make a glaze. Drizzle it over the cake and sprinkle with colored sugars.

Notes

This Perfect New Orleans King Cake with Easy Cream Cheese Filling is a delightful pastry perfect for Mardi Gras celebrations, combining tender dough, rich cream cheese filling, and a colorful glaze.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: New Orleans

Nutrition

Serving Size: 8 servings
Calories: 350
Sugar: 20g
Fat: 15g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g

Keywords: King Cake, New Orleans, Mardi Gras, dessert recipe, cream cheese filling