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Lemon Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Braid

Lemon Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Braid: A Delightful Twist

This Lemon Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Braid is a quick and delightful dessert that combines flaky pastry with a luscious lemon cream cheese filling.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 13 oz Ready Rolled Puff Pastry Convenient for quick preparations, no homemade pastry required.
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup Lemon Curd Can be swapped with berry preserves for a fruity twist.
  • 5 oz Full Fat Cream Cheese Low-fat cream cheese can be used for a lighter option.
  • 3 tbsp Icing/Powdered Sugar Sugar alternatives can be used.
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 tbsp Cornflour/Cornstarch Stabilizes the filling to prevent leakage.
  • 1 medium Egg Lightly beaten for egg wash.

Equipment

  • Baking Tray
  • mixing bowl
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray with greaseproof paper.
  2. Roll out the ready-to-use puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Score the pastry lengthwise into three equal sections.
  3. Cut diagonal strips on each side of the middle section, about 1-inch wide towards the center.
  4. Remove the small triangular piece at the end of the middle section.
  5. Spoon the lemon curd into the center of the pastry, spreading it evenly across the exposed area.
  6. In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, icing sugar, vanilla extract, and cornflour. Beat until smooth.
  7. Fold the pastry strips alternately over the filling to create a braid.
  8. Brush the surface of the pastry with the lightly beaten egg for a golden finish.
  9. Bake for 17-22 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
  10. Cool on a wire rack for about 30 minutes before slicing into 1-inch pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Serve with a Greek yogurt parfait or a cup of herbal tea for an elegant meal. This dessert is versatile; feel free to experiment with different fillings.

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