Christmas Star
- Vegetarian
- Energy Kcal 516
- Carbohydrates g 97.2
- of which sugars g 80.2
- Protein g 11
- Fats g 9.3
- of which saturated fat g 3.67
- Fiber g 2
- Cholesterol mg 330
- Sodium mg 290
- Difficulty: Average
- Prep time: 60 min
- Cook time: 60 min
- Serving: 10
- Cost: Low
PRESENTATION
Golden, festive shapes turn every gathering into something memorable—especially when a Christmas Star shows up on the table. That star-shaped pull-apart bread really stands out with its soft, fluffy crumb and eye-catching design, making it a family favorite for Christmas treats, winter celebrations, and any time you want something special but still familiar. Layers filled with sweet cinnamon give a comforting aroma and a crowd-pleasing taste, which makes this star bread a DELICIOUS pick for Christmas brunch, cozy family breakfasts, and even holiday dessert buffets. With its irresistible pull-apart pattern, buttery layers, and nice golden finish, this Christmas Star bread draws both kids and adults—people can’t help but reach for piece after piece. Even just sitting on the table, this bread brings out festive cheer and fits right into American holiday baking traditions.
Families just like how homemade star bread brings everyone together—it’s an easy win for holiday get-togethers since it looks amazing but keeps that familiar, comforting taste people expect from cinnamon sugar bread. Versatile enough for family dinners, potlucks, brunches, or snowy weekends (seriously, this works great anywhere cinnamon bread fits), this pull-apart bread gets people excited for seconds. Slice and serve with cocoa for a holiday movie night, share whole at Christmas breakfast, or offer as a creative centerpiece, and you’ll see why it’s so well loved. This bread works either warm from the table or at room temp, dusted with a little powdered sugar if you want extra flavor. Busy households like how dependable this cinnamon sugar bread is, always grabbing attention at parties and delivering on that nice, sweet, homemade comfort everyone wants. The soft, moist texture, festive shape, and bold cinnamon flavor make it an easy conversation starter and a returning favorite—really, it just puts a great finish on any celebration.
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INGREDIENTS
- For the dough
- Eggs 6
- Type 00 flour 1 ¼ cup (150 g)
- Sugar ¾ cup (150 g)
- Vanilla bean 1
- Fine salt 1 pinch
- For the filling cream
- Whole milk 2.1 cups (500 ml)
- Potato starch 7 ½ tbsp (60 g)
- Egg yolks 6
- Vanilla bean 1
- Sugar ¾ cup (150 g)
- Orange peel 1
- For the coating cream
- Powdered sugar 1.67 cups (200 g)
- Water to taste - warm
- Food coloring to taste - red
- For the syrup
- Orange juice 2 - organic
- Sugar ½ cup (100 g)
- Water 3 ½ tbsp (50 ml)
How to prepare Christmas Star
Prepare the sponge cake with the indicated quantities 1, following the recipe found by clicking Sponge cake. Pour the mixture into a star-shaped mold previously buttered and floured 2 and bake for about 40 minutes at 356°F. In the meantime, prepare a custard with the indicated quantities, following the preparation indicated Pastry cream, to which you will add grated orange zest 3.
Once the cream is ready 4, transfer it to a wide and shallow container, then let it cool by covering it with cling film placed in contact with the cream itself. Prepare the syrup 5 by dissolving the sugar in water and then adding the filtered orange juice. When the sponge cake is cooked, cut it in half 6.
Brush the inside of the two sponge cake halves with the prepared syrup 7 and, with the help of a spatula, spread the orange cream on the base of the cake 8, then cover it with the other half 9. With a smooth-bladed knife, level the cream well on the sides of the cake, so that the side walls are smooth.
At this point, prepare the glaze for coating the cake. Put the powdered sugar in a bowl and add enough hot water to make the mixture smooth but thick 10. Add red food coloring, which can be in powder or liquid form (if it's powder, dissolve it in a small amount of hot water) 11 and mix well to achieve a uniform color 12.
Before proceeding with the coating, place a tray or baking sheet under the cake so that the excess glaze falls inside, preventing the work surface from getting dirty and can be easily recovered 13. Spread the glaze well, even on the sides of the cake, then let it dry 14, then transfer it to a serving plate and proceed with the decoration, using the mixture obtained by combining two whipped egg whites with powdered sugar. The mixture should be very thick 15, so if necessary, add a few more teaspoons of powdered sugar. Using a piping bag with a star tip, decorate the cake as shown in the picture or as you prefer, add some silver sprinkles and ... happy holidays!