Cream Cheese Stollen Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup whole milk, warmed (about 110°F)
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup mixed dried fruits (such as raisins, currants, chopped dried apricots)
• ½ cup chopped toasted almonds
• Zest of 1 lemon
• Cream cheese, 8 ounces (227 g), Softened
• ¼ cup granulated sugar, 50 grams, For balancing tanginess
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, Adds aromatic depth
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, Helps stabilize filling