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    Christmas Stollen Recipe

    December 2, 2019 by Emily Cooper 13 Comments

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    This easy Christmas Stollen Recipe is a hearty bread studded with dried fruit, chopped walnuts, and orange zest. The best holiday breakfast treat or even dessert!

    Christmas Stollen Recipe on Cutting Board

    This recipe was originally published in 2017, but has seen been updated.

    I'm pretty new to the world of German-inspired Christmas recipes, but this one has stollen my heart. There, I did it. Not regrets.

    If you like subtly sweet treats that are perfectly enjoyed with your favorite hot beverage, you have arrived. This IS the good place.

    What makes this stollen delicious & healthy(ish)

    • white whole wheat flour
    • sugar
    • baking powder
    • salt
    • coconut oil (or butter)
    • unsweetened applesauce
    • low-fat cottage cheese
    • chopped dried plums
    • chopped walnuts
    • orange zest
    • almond extract
    • egg
    • powdered sugar (optional)

    How to make this Christmas Stollen Recipe

    Start by preheating your oven to 325°F, and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper, or coating with cooking spray and setting aside. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 ⅓ cups of white whole wheat flour (you can also use all-purpose flour), ¼ cup sugar, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Cut ¼ cup of solid coconut oil (or butter) into the flour mixture until crumbly.

    Stir in ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce, 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese, ½ cup chopped dried plums (about 8 dried plums worth), ⅓ cup chopped walnuts, 1 teaspoon orange zest, 1 teaspoon almond extract, and 1 egg until just combined. Turn dough out onto a floured work surface, and knead 2-3 times. Use a rolling pin to roll out dough into an 8 by 12 inch oval.

    Fold dough over lengthwise, and transfer to prepared baking sheet. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely on a wire cooling rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar before serving if desired.

    Easy Christmas Stollen Recipe Inspired by Good Housekeeping Cookbook

    I drew inspiration for this recipe from the Good Housekeeping Cookbook, and made my own twists on it, such as swapping the ricotta for cottage cheese (since I eat it by the gallon), and using white whole wheat flour for more fiber.

    Pro Tips

    • Only mix and knead until dough is just formed and held together. Mixing it too much can make it tough.
    • Swap out the plums and walnuts for whatever dried fruit and nuts you have on hand. Some ideas are dried cranberries or raisins, and chopped pecans or sliced almonds.

    FAQS

    How long does this keep for?

    I find that it actually keeps best for 4 days before it starts to get stale. You can wrap and store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months if you have leftovers or want to extend the shelf life. You don't need to refrigerate it, but can keep in an airtight container at room temperature.

    Can I make it vegan?

    I have not tried making a vegan version of this recipe, but do have some recommendations if you want to give it a shot. Use the coconut oil instead of butter, swap out the egg for a flax egg, and swap out the cottage cheese for a plant-based yogurt.

    Money Saving Tips for this Christmas Stollen Recipe:

    • Buy store brand. Basic items such as flour, sugar, and baking powder are often less expensive when you use store brand instead of name brand with no flavor or quality differences.
    • Use individual cups. I normally tell you to buy in bulk, but this is an exception. Unless you go through a lot of applesauce, I find the cups to be a great way to avoid throwing a big container out if I don't use it all.

    more Christmas recipes:

    Christmas Morning Breakfast Sandwiches

    Healthy Cowboy Cookies

    Savory Bread Pudding with Ham & Swiss

    Did you make this recipe? Leave me a comment & rating to let me know how it came out!

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    Christmas Stollen Recipe


    • Author: Emily Cooper, RDN
    • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
    • Yield: 12 servings 1x
    • Diet: Vegetarian
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    Description

    This easy Christmas Stollen Recipe is a hearty bread studded with dried fruit, chopped walnuts, and orange zest. The best holiday breakfast treat or even dessert! 


    Ingredients

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    • 2 ⅓ cups white whole wheat flour (or all-purpose)
    • ¼ cup sugar
    • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ cup coconut oil (or butter)
    • ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
    • 1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
    • ½ cup dried plums, chopped (about 8 plums)
    • ⅓ cup chopped walnuts
    • 1 teaspoon orange zest
    • 1 teaspoon almond extract
    • 1 egg
    • powdered sugar (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
    2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or cooking spray. Set aside.
    3. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
    4. Cut coconut oil (or butter) into flour until crumbs are formed.
    5. Mix in remaining ingredients (except powdered sugar) until combined.
    6. On a lightly floured surface, knead down 2-3 times.
    7. With a rolling pin, roll out dough to a 12 by 8 inch oval.
    8. Fold over lengthwise, and transfer to prepared baking sheet.
    9. Bake 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
    10. Let cool on a wire cooling rack, and sprinkle with confectioners sugar before serving.

    Notes

    * Nutrition information estimated. It may not be 100% accurate.

    • Prep Time: 15
    • Cook Time: 60 min
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Bake
    • Cuisine: German

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 200
    • Sugar: 8
    • Sodium: 119
    • Fat: 8
    • Saturated Fat: 5
    • Unsaturated Fat: 3
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 26
    • Fiber: 4
    • Protein: 7
    • Cholesterol: 16

    Keywords: holiday, christmas, bread, dessert, brunch, vegetarian

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    Comments

    1. Becca | Rabbit Food Runner

      December 22, 2017 at 12:00 pm

      Where did you get vegan cottage cheese? I've never been able to find any.... otherwise I think the recipe is vegetarian?

      Reply
      • Emily Cooper

        December 22, 2017 at 12:14 pm

        Gah! You're totally right! Thanks for catching that, all updated! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Meredith

      December 22, 2017 at 2:05 pm

      Ooh I love Christmas stollen and am so excited to make my own (dairy-free) version!!! Thank you for sharing this delicious looking recipe!

      Reply
    3. Serena Ball

      December 22, 2017 at 6:02 pm

      I have always wanted to make Stollen for Christmas. My German great aunt made it. Love this healthy version!

      Reply
    4. Kelly Jones

      December 23, 2017 at 9:35 am

      What a perfect cookbook for this challenge!! I hadn’t heard of this type of bread before. Sounds great!

      Reply
    5. Amy Gorin

      December 28, 2017 at 10:27 am

      Looks so delish!

      Reply
    6. Whitney E. RD

      December 28, 2017 at 2:54 pm

      I'd never heard of stollen before but it sounds delicious!

      Reply
    7. Jodi Robinson

      December 29, 2017 at 9:13 pm

      I've never tried Stollen before! It sounds yummy. Great with tea or coffee I imagine :).

      Reply
      • Emily Cooper

        December 30, 2017 at 3:27 pm

        Definitely a great pair for dipping in coffee!

        Reply
    8. Lauren O'connor

      December 31, 2017 at 1:46 pm

      Great swaps and helpful tips. Sounds like a great recipe. 😉

      Reply
    9. Abbie Gellman

      January 02, 2018 at 11:48 am

      Nice! Sounds delicious

      Reply
    10. Catherine Brown

      January 02, 2018 at 1:02 pm

      What a fun idea, and you tackled a difficult one for sure! Christmas Stollen is always so beautiful! Nice swaps. 😉

      Reply
    11. Lauren Harris-Pincus

      January 02, 2018 at 1:54 pm

      So cute, sounds delish.

      Reply

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