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Lemon Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Braid

Lemon Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Braid: Quick & Irresistibly Delicious

Lemon Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Braid is an effortless dessert that blends tangy lemon curd with creamy filling in an irresistible puff pastry.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 13 oz Ready Rolled Puff Pastry Provide quick and easy dough preparation.
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup Lemon Curd Feel free to substitute with other fruit preserves.
  • 5 oz Full Fat Cream Cheese Low-fat or plant-based alternatives can be swapped.
  • 3 tbsp Icing/Powdered Sugar Erythritol or another powdered sweetener can work well.
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract Introduces warmth to the flavor profile.
  • 1/2 tbsp Cornflour/Cornstarch Helps stabilize the filling.
For the Glaze
  • 1 medium egg lightly beaten For a vegan option, use a plant-based milk wash.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Tray
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula
  • knife
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and prepare a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper.
  2. Place the chilled puff pastry on the prepared baking tray and score it into thirds lengthwise.
  3. Cut diagonal slits about 3 to 4 inches long into the outer thirds of the pastry.
  4. Carefully cut out a small triangle of pastry from the center section to create a space for the filling.
  5. Spoon the lemon curd into the open center section of the pastry and smooth it out.
  6. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, icing sugar, vanilla extract, and cornflour; mix until smooth.
  7. Fold the strips of pastry over alternately from both sides to create a braid-like appearance.
  8. Brush the top of the braid with the lightly beaten egg and bake for 17 to 22 minutes, or until golden brown.
  9. Let the braid cool on a wire rack for about 30 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep the pastry cold while working to prevent stickiness. Don't overfill, and cut strips evenly for a tidy appearance. Watch baking time for a perfect golden finish.

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