Description
Cream Cheese Danish Braid is a delightful pastry that combines flaky puff pastry with a rich and creamy filling. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, this visually stunning treat is easy to make and can be customized with your favorite fruits or nuts. Its golden, braided appearance will impress your guests and leave them wanting more. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or shared at a gathering, this recipe transforms any occasion into a celebration.
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet pre-made puff pastry (thawed)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture down the center of the pastry. Cut diagonal slits along both sides.
- Fold alternating strips over the filling to create a braid.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Dust with powdered sugar after cooling slightly and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in fresh fruit or nuts into the cream cheese filling for extra texture. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.