Desserts
May 18, 2013
Calories
4915
Sodium
5902mg
245% DV
Fat
83g
127% DV
Protein
375g
751% DV
Carbs
671g
228% DV
Fiber
25g
102% DV
King Cake with Mascarpone Filling
A delicious twist on a New Orleans classic Mardi Gras dessert.
12
Bread:
1/2 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees)
2 packages dry yeast
2 teaspoons sugar
4 to 5 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/2 cup warm milk (105 to 115 degrees)
1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, cooled
5 egg yolks
1 pecan half, uncooked dried bean or King Cake Baby (optional)
Filling:
8 oz. Mascarpone Cheese
2-3 teaspoons cinnamon (or to taste)
2-3 tablespoons sugar (or to taste)
Glaze:
2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons water
Purple, green and gold sugar crystals
1/2 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees)
2 packages dry yeast
2 teaspoons sugar
4 to 5 cups flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/2 cup warm milk (105 to 115 degrees)
1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, cooled
5 egg yolks
1 pecan half, uncooked dried bean or King Cake Baby (optional)
Filling:
8 oz. Mascarpone Cheese
2-3 teaspoons cinnamon (or to taste)
2-3 tablespoons sugar (or to taste)
Glaze:
2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons water
Purple, green and gold sugar crystals
Preheat the oven 350 degrees. Combine the warm water, yeast and 2 teaspoons sugar in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside to a warm place for about 10 minutes. (Note: if yeast mixture does not bubble, yeast is likely inactive)
Combine the 4 cups of flour, 1/2 cup sugar, salt, nutmeg, lemon rind and add warm milk, melted butter, egg yolks and yeast mixture. Beat until smooth. Turn dough out on a lightly floured surface. Knead in enough remaining flour until the dough is no longer sticky. Continue kneading until the dough is smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes). Place the dough in a well-greased bowl. Turn once so greased surface is on top.
Cover the dough and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk (about 1 1/2 hours).
Nutritions
Calories
4915
Sodium
5902mg
245% DV
Fat
83g
127% DV
Protein
375g
751% DV
Carbs
671g
228% DV
Fiber
25g
102% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat
51g
257%
Polysaturated Fat
4g
28%
Monosaturated Fat
27g
169%
Cholesterol
925mg
310%
Sodium
5902mg
245%
Potassium
18388mg
525%
Protein
375g
751%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber
25g
102%
Sugar
648g
1297%
Vitamin A
10063IU
201%
Vitamin B6
4mg
248%
Vitamin C
173mg
288%
Calcium
12681mg
1268%
Iron
7mg
39%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.