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Lemon Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Braid

Lemon Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Braid That Impresses Every Time

Lemon Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Braid is a delightful dessert, quick to prepare and perfect for impressing guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 7 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 13 oz Ready Rolled Puff Pastry Opt for gluten-free puff pastry for an allergy-friendly version.
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup Lemon Curd Can be replaced with raspberry or blueberry preserves.
  • 5 oz Full Fat Cream Cheese Low-fat cream cheese is a lighter substitute.
  • 3 tbsp Icing/Powdered Sugar Substitute with powdered erythritol for a low-sugar option.
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances flavor with warmth.
  • 1/2 tbsp Cornflour/Cornstarch Helps stabilize the filling.
  • 1 medium egg Lightly Beaten Egg For a vegan alternative, use a plant-based egg substitute.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Tray
  • Mixing Bowl
  • pastry brush
  • sharp knife

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray with greaseproof paper.
  2. Unroll the ready-rolled puff pastry onto the lined baking tray and score into thirds.
  3. Trim the outer thirds by cutting diagonal corners and make diagonal cuts on both sides.
  4. Remove the small triangle of pastry between the middle section and the last strips.
  5. Spoon the lemon curd evenly into the center section, leaving a small border.
  6. Mix cream cheese, icing sugar, vanilla extract, and cornflour until smooth, spread over lemon curd.
  7. Fold the strips of pastry over the filling, alternating sides to create a braid.
  8. Seal the ends by tucking the pastry over the filling.
  9. Brush the top with lightly beaten egg for a glossy finish.
  10. Bake for 17 to 22 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.
  11. Cool for 30 minutes, then slice into 1-inch pieces and dust with powdered sugar.
  12. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Always work with cold puff pastry for best results.

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