Recipes tagged with « Mardi Gras »

Twisted Cream Cheese King Cake

A rich dough spiked with yeast and lightly sweetened gets kneaded to a supple ball. Filled with tangy cream cheese whipped smooth with powdered sugar and vanilla, then speckled with fragrant cinnamon. Rolled tight, shaped into an oval, proofed until puffy. Bakes golden brown, chewy crust with soft layers inside. Finished with buttery lemon-vanilla icing, drizzled thick but pourable. Sprinkles in festive Mardi Gras colors add crunch and sweetness. Ingredients tweaked for balance; process tweaked for texture clarity. Yeast and dough handling tips included. Substituted sour cream for half the butter in dough, caramelized sugar for white sugar in filling for depth. Total handling and bake time adjusted to suit a home kitchen pace.