Easy Cream Cheese Filled King Cake Recipe
It’s Mardi Gras season and that means king cake is in the air! King cake is a delicious treat enjoyed by many during the Mardi Gras season. It’s a sweet pastry ring filled with delicious creamy cream cheese filling. This easy cream cheese filled king cake recipe is sure to be a hit at your next Mardi Gras celebration!
Ingredients
- 1 (10-ounce) can refrigerated classic pizza crust
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 cup currants or raisins
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a large baking sheet with cooking spray. Unroll the pizza crust onto the baking sheet, and press it into a 14-inch circle. In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cloves, currants or raisins, and almonds. Spread the mixture over the pizza crust, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge.
Fold the edges of the crust over the filling, pinching to seal. Brush the crust with the melted butter. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool. In a small bowl, mix together the confectioners' sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Drizzle over the cooled cake. Slice and serve.
Nutrition
This easy cream cheese filled king cake recipe makes 12 servings. Each serving contains approximately 370 calories, 16 g fat, 4 g saturated fat, 65 mg cholesterol, 17 g protein, 45 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber, and 17 g sugar.
This recipe is a great way to enjoy the classic flavors of king cake without all the work of making a traditional king cake. The cream cheese filling is rich and creamy while the pie crust is light and flaky. The flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves make this recipe truly unique and delicious.
This recipe is also a great way to get creative in the kitchen. You can add in different flavors like lemon, orange, or even coconut. You can also top the cake with different glazes or frostings like cream cheese frosting or even a caramel glaze. It’s easy to make and sure to be a hit at your next Mardi Gras celebration.
This easy cream cheese filled king cake recipe is a great way to enjoy the classic flavors of a traditional king cake. The light and flaky crust combined with the creamy cream cheese filling makes for a delicious treat. You can customize the recipe to fit your own tastes and make a delicious dessert that is sure to be a hit. So give it a try and enjoy the flavors of Mardi Gras!
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