Cream Cheese Kolache Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How long can cream cheese kolaches sit out? ›

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) states that any foods made with cream cheese, including cream cheese frosting, need to be refrigerated within two hours. This includes baked goods made with cream cheese, such as pound cakes and cream cheese cookies.

To prevent the cookies from opening up while they bake, you can pinch the corners together and fold over the pointed edge, adhering it to the cookie. It may not look as pretty but will be better looking than if the cookie unfolds in the oven.

Cream cheese should not be left out longer than two hours at room temp (or higher than 40 degrees F) because it then becomes a playground for nasty bacteria like salmonella. No one wants a trip to the emergency room over the carrot cake. If it's been out for longer than two hours, toss it—better safe than sorry.

If kept at room temperature, kolaches should be eaten within 24 hours. Kolaches may be kept frozen and well wrapped for up to 3 weeks.

The sugar dissolves in the cream for a silky, grit-free frosting. Whipped cream aerates the cream cheese, making it fluffy and light. A relatively small proportion of sugar keeps the frosting thick, firm, and none too sweet.

Mix 1 tablespoon (25 grams) of cornstarch into the frosting. If it is still too runny, add a little more. Continue to add cornstarch until you are happy with the texture. Avoid adding more than 1/2 cup (62.5 grams) of cornstarch per 8 oz (226 grams) of cream cheese.

While cream cheese may not last long in the fridge, you can freeze it for up to two months. To use frozen cream cheese, thaw it in the fridge overnight or defrost it in the microwave. Previously frozen cream cheese will still have the same flavor as its refrigerated counterpart, but its texture may be grainy.

You can beat cream cheese with a mixer or food processor or warm it up slightly in a microwave or warm water bath. You can also use these techniques to soften Neufchâtel which is a lower-fat cheese that is very similar and often interchangeable with cream cheese.

How do you keep cream cheese from hardening? ›

How can you store cream cheese so that it doesn't dry out or get moldy? An airtight container prevents dryng out, like a Ziploc bag. But, once opened, it will get moldy, it's just a matter of time. Use it up quickly and refrigerate immediately after each use.

Add more yeast, blend in the starter, or knead in more flour to help initiate rising. Dough that has expired yeast, too much salt, all-purpose or cake flour, or antifungal spices like cinnamon might have trouble rising.

Czechia, Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, and Croatia all made their own versions of kolache, with various spellings (and the Russian kulich can be seen as its Orthodox cousin). Bohemians and Moravians paired the pastry with povidla, a kind of plum butter.

Czech immigrants brought the recipe to Texas in the late 1800s, and kolaches quickly became a popular food item among Texas' growing Czech community. Over time, kolaches evolved to include new and unique flavors. Today, you can find kolaches filled with everything from jalapenos and sausage to cream cheese and fruit.

What Happens To Cream Cheese That Has Been Left Out? Cream cheese that has been left out for too long can be dangerous, and you run the risk of food poisoning. “While it will soften, it is not safe past the two hour mark,” Edwards says.

Kolaches are best kept at room temperature in a sealed container. They can dry out quickly, so keep them in an air tight container until right before serving. Storing your kolaches in the refrigerator may extend their shelf life.

At room temperature, cream cheese frosting only lasts two hours, which is why it needs to be refrigerated if you don't want to waste leftovers. Cream cheese frosting will usually last in the refrigerator for up to a week, which gives you plenty of time to use it on various baked goods.

So does it need refrigeration? Food Network Kitchens: Yes, you should always refrigerate any cake or cupcake that has cream cheese frosting.