This Raspberry Cream Cheese Braided Bread is soft and slightly sweet, filled with a luscious cream cheese mixture and tangy raspberry jam, and baked to golden perfection. Finished with a drizzle of vanilla glaze, it’s the ultimate centerpiece for brunch, holidays, or gifting!
Why We Love This Raspberry Cream Cheese Breaided Bread
There’s just something magical about a loaf of homemade Raspberry Cream Cheese Braided Bread. The dough is soft, buttery, and lightly sweet — the perfect base for the creamy filling and tangy jam. Each slice feels like a bakery treat, but it’s surprisingly easy to make at home.
We love it because:
- It’s beautiful and impressive – the braided shape looks like it came straight from a pastry shop, making it a show-stopping centerpiece for brunch or holidays.
- It’s customizable – you can swap in any jam or filling you like, from classic raspberry to lemon curd, chocolate, or savory combinations.
- It’s make-ahead friendly – bake and freeze loaves, then glaze right before serving.
- It’s shareable – one batch makes four loaves, perfect for gifting or bringing to gatherings.
Whether you’re looking for a special weekend bake, a thoughtful homemade gift, or an unforgettable holiday breakfast, this bread delivers on taste, looks, and versatility!
Tips for Making the Perfect Braided Bread:
- Use a stand mixer for easier kneading with such a large batch of dough.
- Keep fillings thick (not runny jam) to prevent leaks during baking.
- Make ahead: Bake, cool, and freeze loaves (unglazed) for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight and glaze before serving.
- Decorative touch: Sprinkle sliced almonds over the top before baking.
Variations & Substitutions:
- Flour: Swap up to 50% of the white flour for whole wheat or bread flour for a heartier loaf.
- Jam: Use strawberry, blueberry, apricot, or even lemon curd instead of raspberry.
- Filling: Add lemon zest to the cream cheese for a citrus twist, or sprinkle mini chocolate chips over the jam.
- Glaze: Flavor the glaze with almond or orange extract instead of vanilla.
- Mini Braids: Divide dough into 8 portions for smaller, individual braided breads—perfect for gifting.
More Delicious Homemade Bread Recipes:
Raspberry Cream Cheese Braided Bread
This Raspberry Cream Cheese Braided Bread is a soft, slightly sweet homemade dough filled with a luscious cream cheese mixture and tangy raspberry jam, baked to golden perfection.
Servings: 4 loaves
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Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Add 2 cups of flour and mix until combined.
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Add salt, 4 cups of flour and softened butter. Mix well. Add the remaining flour and mix until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
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Make the Filling: In a medium sized bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
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Shape and Fill: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and divide into 4 equal portions. Divide mentally into three vertical columns. Roll the first portion into a tall rectangle. Spread one-fourth of the cream mixture down the center column; spoon a layer of jam on top.
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Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut 1-inch horizontal strips along each side of the column without cutting into the filling. Starting at the top, alternate folding strips from each side across the middle to create a braid.Repeat with the remaining dough and filling, creating four braided loaves.
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Rise and Bake: Place braided loaf on a greased or parchment lined baking sheet. Cover and rise until doubled. Brush with egg white and sprinkle with turbinado sugar if desired.
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Bake at 350 degrees for 25-35 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool for 10-15 minutes before drizzling with the glaze.
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Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk or cream, vanilla and salt until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled bread.
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