Mini Mardi Gras King Cakes Recipe

Name: Mini Mardi Gras King Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1/2 cup warm water (105-115 degrees); 2 1/4 ounces pkg dry yeast; 2 large eggs, beaten; 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; Filling; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring; additional sugar to make colored sprinkles; glaze; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon cream; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup warm water (105-115 degrees)
2 1/4 ounces pkg dry yeast
2 large eggs, beaten
4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Filling
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring
additional sugar to make colored sprinkles
glaze
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

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["Proof yeast in warm water until bubbly, about 5 minutes.", "Mix raised yeast with rest of roll dough ingredients, flour your hands, and knead until dough is elastic (will still be sticky! Keep flouring your hands).", "On floured surface, roll dough out into an 8"" x 12"" rectangle,", "Blend cream cheese, sugar, and almond flavoring. Spread mixture atop dough, all the way to edges. Slice width-wise into 12 one-inch strips.", "Carefully roll up into pinwheels and place in nonstick muffin tins (I like to use paper muffin cups; gold or silver ones are pretty for Mardi Gras) and let rise in warm place until double in volume.", "Bake at 350 until tops are slightly golden.", "Mix glaze well, and spoon over warm muffins. While the glaze is still sticky, mix three small bowls of colored sugar---yellow, green, and purple, using food coloring. Sprinkle over tops.", "Laissez les bons temps rouler! You can start your Lenten fast the next day -- ."]

1174

kcal

Calories

Fat

206

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 cup butter, melted, and more.

Yes, Mini Mardi Gras King Cakes falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Mini Mardi Gras King Cakes

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