puff pastry braid

Use any flavor filling. Jams, pie filling, fresh or canned fruit.

Puff Pastry Braid

puff pastry

oz cream cheese, softened

sugar

vanilla

water

Preheat oven to 400 ºF

Mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla until...

Mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla until well blended. I just used a fork and a small bowl.

Unfold one pastry sheet onto your lined cookie...

Unfold one pastry sheet onto your lined cookie sheet. Line with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper. I didn't roll it out, but you can if you want it a little bigger.

Cut 1-inch strips from the center out along...

Cut 1-inch strips from the center out along each side. If you want to create a folding notch, trim off the top and bottom strips.

Smear cream cheese mixture evenly on the middle...

Smear cream cheese mixture evenly on the middle section only.

Add your fruit choice or jam, or pie...

Add your fruit choice or jam, or pie filling to the top of the cream cheese.

Fold the notches up and over the center,...

Fold the notches up and over the center, then fold each strip over the fruit, overlapping and alternating, creating a braid.

Create an egg wash by adding 1 tablespoon...

Create an egg wash by adding 1 tablespoon water to an egg and beat. Using a pastry brush, paint on a light coat covering over the pastry.

Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.

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Easy to make Puff Pastry Braid. Fill with fruit and cream cheese for a puff pastry treat.

Easy maple pecan pastry braid recipe with frozen puff pastry, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a quick vanilla icing drizzle! Perfect pecan braid with coffee or for brunch or dessert!

Pecan Pastry Braid

store-bought puff pastry (thawed)

pecan chips (or finely chopped pecans)

brown sugar (packed)

maple syrup

cinnamon

tbsp salted butter (very soft)

sugar ((180 grams))

tsp pure vanilla extract

tbsp milk (plus more as needed)

salt

Preheat

In a large bowl, combine pecans, maple syrup, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon, and stir with a wooden spoon to mix well.

Roll

Open thawed puff pastry on a large piece of parchment paper and roll slightly with a rolling pin to even out any creases and to slightly flatten it.

Spread

Spread filling mixture into the center third of the puff pastry, leaving a gap near the top and bottom.

Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter to slice diagonal cuts into the outer thirds of the pastry, leaving a one-inch gap between the cuts and the filling.

Fold

Fold the pastry strips over the middle, overlapping each other to create a braid pattern. Tuck the top and bottom in and pinch pastry anywhere there may be gaps.

Brush

Bake

Place pastry and parchment on a baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes or until pastry is golden brown and filling is bubbling. Allow to cool before adding icing.

Combine

Add powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and milk to a bowl and whisk to combine.

Whisk

Whisk in additional milk, if needed, to achieve desired consistency. Icing should be thin but not overly runny.

Vanilla Icing

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Easy maple pecan pastry braid recipe with frozen puff pastry, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a quick vanilla icing drizzle! Perfect pecan braid with coffee or for brunch or dessert!

Ingredients: 

1 sheet frozen store-bought puff pastry - thawed
⅔ cup pecan chips - or finely chopped pecans
½ cup light brown sugar - packed
¼ cup maple syrup
½ tsp ground cinnamon
3 tbsp salted butter - very soft
1 large egg - beaten with one tbsp of water

Vanilla Icing

1½ cup powdered sugar - (180g)
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
3 tbsp milk - plus more as needed
pinch of salt

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