Cranberry Pistachio Babka Bread Wreath
Dec 01, 2025 08:52 AM
This Cranberry Pistachio Babka Bread Wreath is a stunning holiday centerpiece that tastes as incredible as it looks! Soft, buttery, orange-scented dough is swirled with crunchy pistachios and cranberries for a festive twist on a classic babka recipe. Perfect for Christmas morning or gifting to friends and family, this show-stopping bread is sure to impress!
This Cranberry Pistachio Babka Bread Wreath is the ultimate holiday treat. Traditional babka but with a holiday twist! Soft, buttery, orange and vanilla flavored dough twisted with a rich pistachio filling and tart cranberries. The final touch? Shaping the babka bread into a gorgeous wreath! As festive as it is flavorful, this holiday babka is perfect for Christmas brunch or gifting to friends and family.
The sweet orange and vanilla-scented dough pairs beautifully with the nutty pistachio filling and juicy, tart cranberries. Together they create a flavor combination that’s both bright and comforting. Finished with a simple honey glaze, chopped pistachios, and a drizzle of white chocolate. This bread will make a show-stopping dessert for your Christmas festivities. It also serves as a gorgeous table centerpiece.
Ingredients:
Babka Dough
- 3 cups bread flour 420g, plus more, if needed
- 5 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 5 tablespoons water room temperature
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ to 1 teaspoon orange zest optional
- ½ teaspoon orange extract optional
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 9 tablespoons unsalted butter cold
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
Pistachio Paste
- 1 cup unsalted shelled pistachios 120 grams, or nut of choice
- 9 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons bread flour
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter very cold
- 1 large egg
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract clear is preferable
Assembly
- 1 cup cranberries fresh or frozen (frozen being the better choice)
- 1 tablespoon bread flour
- ¼ to ½ cup unsalted shelled pistachios or nut of choice coarsely chopped (optional)
Egg Wash: (Optional)
- 1 large egg or egg white
- 1 tablespoon water
Glaze (Optional)
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons water hot
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
White Chocolate Drizzle (Optional)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips quality
- 2 to 3 teaspoons coconut oil more/less for desired consistency
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
200 minutes
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