Christmas tea ring –If you’re looking for a festive treat to impress your friends and family during the holiday season, this Christmas Tea Ring filled with raspberry cream cheese is the perfect recipe to try! It’s not only beautiful to look at but also deliciously sweet and tangy. Let’s dive into how to make this delightful centerpiece for your holiday gatherings.
Christmas Tea Ring with Raspberry Cream Cheese Filling
This stunning tea ring combines the flavors of raspberry and cream cheese in a flaky, buttery dough. It’s sure to be a hit at any holiday gathering!
Ingredients
- For the dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 cup milk, warmed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For the filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup raspberry preserves
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the warmed milk and sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Add the melted butter, eggs, and salt to the yeast mixture, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- In the meantime, make the filling by mixing the softened cream cheese, raspberry preserves, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a large circle, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread the cream cheese filling evenly over the dough, then cut the dough into 12 equal wedges.
- Carefully roll each wedge from the wide end to the narrow end and arrange the rolled pieces in a circle on a baking sheet, pinching the ends together to form a ring.
- Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Allow it to cool completely before drizzling with glaze.
- To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and drizzle over the cooled tea ring.
Slice it up and serve it to your guests! Whether enjoyed with tea or coffee, this Christmas Tea Ring with Raspberry Cream Cheese Filling is sure to become a favorite holiday tradition.