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Lemon Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Braid

Lemon Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Braid for Easy Sweet Bliss

This Lemon Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Braid is a delightful treat that's easy to make and perfect for any gathering.
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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 Provides that flaky texture; quick and convenient.
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup Lemon Curd Infuses the braid with tangy sweetness.
  • 5 oz Full Fat Cream Cheese Creates a creamy filling base.
  • 3 tbsp Icing/Powdered Sugar Sweetens the filling beautifully.
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances the overall flavor.
  • 1/2 tbsp Cornflour/Cornstarch Helps stabilize the filling.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking tray
  • Greaseproof paper
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray with greaseproof paper.
  2. Lay the puff pastry flat on the tray, ensuring it covers the surface well.
  3. Score the puff pastry into thirds, leaving the center section intact for filling.
  4. Cut diagonally from each corner towards the scoring line to prepare for braiding.
  5. Remove the small triangle located between the center and outer strips.
  6. Spoon the lemon curd into the center of the pastry, spreading it evenly.
  7. Mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cornflour until smooth.
  8. Fold over the alternating strips from each side over the filling to create the braid.
  9. Seal the ends of the braid by pressing the edges together and brush the top with a beaten egg.
  10. Bake for 17 to 22 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
  11. Cool on a wire rack for about 30 minutes before slicing into portions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 95mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve alongside Greek yogurt parfait or vanilla ice cream for an additional treat.

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