Easy Lemon & Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Braid
A delightful and simple lemon and cream cheese puff pastry braid, perfect for brunch or dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional: additional powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a floured surface.
- Cut slits along the edges of the pastry.
- Spread the lemon and cream cheese mixture down the center of the pastry.
- Fold the slits over the filling, alternating sides to create a braid effect.
- Brush the top with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let the braid cool for a few minutes and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Make sure to properly thaw your puff pastry before working with it to avoid tearing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg