Fluffy Strawberry Cream Cheese Bagels
These fluffy bagels combine sweet strawberry preserves and tangy cream cheese for a delightful homemade breakfast treat. Easy to make and perfect for brunch or snacks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups (420g) all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 ¼ cups (300 ml) warm water (about 110°F/43°C)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ½ cup (160g) strawberry preserves
- 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (30g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Water for boiling
- 2 tablespoons baking soda
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a large bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle the active dry yeast on top and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Make the dough: Add salt and 3 cups of flour to the yeast mixture. Stir until combined. Gradually add remaining ½ cup flour as needed to form a soft, slightly sticky dough.
- Knead the dough: Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic, or use a stand mixer with dough hook for 6-7 minutes.
- First rise: Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Prepare cream cheese filling: Beat together softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Chill until ready to use.
- Shape the bagels: Punch down dough and divide into 8 equal pieces. Roll each into a ball, flatten slightly, spread 1 tablespoon strawberry preserves, add 1 tablespoon cream cheese filling, fold dough around filling, seal seams, and roll into a ball again.
- Form bagels: Poke a hole through the center of each ball and stretch to form a 2-3 inch ring. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet, cover, and rest for 20 minutes.
- Boil the bagels: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Boil water with baking soda. Boil bagels 2-3 at a time for 1 minute on each side. Remove and return to baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake bagels for 18-22 minutes until golden brown and puffed. Cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use warm, not hot water to activate yeast. Avoid adding too much flour to keep bagels fluffy. Boil bagels in baking soda water to achieve a shiny, chewy crust. Let bagels cool before slicing to preserve filling. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese with coconut-based alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bagel
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
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