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Lemon Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Braid

Lemon Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Braid: A Zesty Delight!

Experience the Lemon Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Braid, a delightful blend of flaky pastry and tangy filling, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 roll Ready Rolled Puff Pastry Saves time and effort
  • 1 medium Egg Use for glaze, swap for vegan substitute
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Full Fat Cream Cheese Or low-fat/plant-based for lighter twist
  • 1/2 cup Lemon Curd Can substitute with raspberry or blueberry preserves
  • 1 cup Icing/Powdered Sugar Any powdered sweetener for sugar-free options
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tablespoons Cornflour/Cornstarch

Equipment

  • Baking Tray
  • Greaseproof paper
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Sharp knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray with greaseproof paper.
  2. Place the ready-rolled puff pastry on the tray. Score the pastry into thirds lengthwise without cutting through.
  3. Slice diagonally down both sides to create even strips, leaving the center portion intact for filling.
  4. Mix the full-fat cream cheese, lemon curd, icing sugar, vanilla extract, and cornflour until smooth.
  5. Remove a small triangle from the center and fill it with the cream cheese mixture, spreading evenly.
  6. Fold the pastry strips over the filling, alternating sides, to create a braided pattern.
  7. Brush the braid with beaten egg and bake for 17-22 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Cool on a wire rack for about 30 minutes before serving warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure puff pastry remains cold for flakiness. Avoid overfilling the pastry to prevent bursting while baking.

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