Filling in Baked Goods

[StarryStars]

Whenever I try filling pretzels with cream cheese, it always turns into a mess. Making the dough, and putting the cream cheese on the dough is fine. However, when I try wrapping the dough, cream cheese gets everywhere, and does not stay in the dough. I feel as if dipping pretzels in cream cheese would be easier, but I am not one to give up! What can I do to fix this messy situation?

 

[monkeyboots]

Hello Starry,
Can you inject the cream cheese in after they are baked?

 

[StarryStars]

Actually, I haven't tried to inject the filling after the pretzels have been baked. I will try to do that next time! However, I worry that there will be no room for the filling after the pretzels have been baked.

 

[Ellyn]

I'd just pinch the edges in good and try to just suggest the shape of a knot rather than try to tie it into one too hard. I don't know if air pockets would cause it to burst during baking as opposed to frying/deep-frying or vice versa, though.

 

[Tina Nord]

I bought an injector and the thing works great. I use it to fill cream puffs and stuff like that and it does not make the frosting ooze everywhere.

 

[StarryStars]

Thank you all for your suggestions! I'll be sure to try and use them when I gather the right materials and bake next time.

 

[Prettyinpink13]

I was also going to suggest injecting it. I have always has problems trying to stuff it before hand. It never works for me either.

 

[NThomas]

You may want to try flattening the dough and then spooning the filling in a thin line. Next try pinching the dough closed and then roll it to create a seal . I am not sure this will work but it is worth a try.

 

[wahmed]

Injection works amazing! I do it with a piping gun, but after reading the posts I'm going to invest in an am injector

 

[Tina Nord]

You just have to inject your filling slowly as sometimes the filling has the tendency to shoot out the other end, After a few times of testing it out, you will sort of get the feeling when the food is full of filling.