Jam Kolaches

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 2

Sweet and delicious Jam Kolache recipe perfect for breakfast or dessert

by The Chefin Pastry

Prep

30 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

180

Sugar

Fat

12g

Jam Kolaches are a type of Czech pastry that have become popular worldwide. They are a sweet pastry with origins in Central Europe, and they are often served with coffee or tea. The dough is made from a simple mixture of flour, butter, and cream cheese, and the center is filled with strawberry jam. The pastry is typically baked and dusted with confectioners' sugar for a sweet finishing touch. These kolaches are a perfect addition to a breakfast spread or as a dessert for a special occasion.

Instructions

1.	In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
2.	Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour until the dough comes together.
3.	Divide the dough into small balls and make a depression in the center of each one.
4.	Fill each depression with a spoonful of strawberry jam.
5.	Bake the kolaches at 350°F for 15 minutes or until golden brown.
6.	Once cooled, dust with sifted confectioners' sugar.

PROS

These tasty pastries are sweet and flavorful, making them a great treat for breakfast or dessert.

They are easy to make and can be customized using different flavors of jam.

CONS

Like many pastries, these kolaches are high in calories and sugar and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

They are also relatively time-consuming to make and require precision to get the perfect shape.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This pastry is not particularly healthy, but it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
Though high in sugar, the strawberry jam does contain some vitamin C and antioxidants.

	1/2 cup butter , softened
	3 ounces cream cheese , softened
	1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
	1/4 cup strawberry jam
	1/4 cup sifted confectioners ' sugar