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Lemon Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Braid: Easy Sweet Perfection

This Lemon Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Braid is a quick dessert that dazzles with its flaky pastry and zesty 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: Dessert
Cuisine: Baking
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Braid
  • 13 oz Ready Rolled Puff Pastry Substitution: Use gluten-free puff pastry for a gluten-free version.
  • 1/2 cup Lemon Curd Homemade or store-bought can be used.
  • 5 oz Full Fat Cream Cheese Substitution: Low-fat cream cheese can be used.
  • 3 tbsp Icing/Powdered Sugar Alternative sweeteners can be substituted at a 1:1 ratio.
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 tbsp Cornflour/Cornstarch
  • 1 medium Egg Lightly beaten for egg wash.

Equipment

  • Baking Tray
  • Mixing bowls
  • Sharp knife
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line your baking tray with greaseproof paper.
  2. Unroll the ready-made puff pastry onto the prepared baking tray and score it into three equal sections lengthwise.
  3. Slice diagonal strips about 3/4 to 1-inch wide down each side of the puff pastry, stopping just at the center.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine the lemon curd with cream cheese, icing sugar, vanilla extract, and cornflour until smooth.
  5. Fold alternate strips over the filling, overlapping them to create a braid effect.
  6. Brush the top of the pastry braid with a lightly beaten egg for a shiny finish.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 17-22 minutes until golden and puffed up.
  8. Allow to cool on a wire rack for about 30 minutes, then slice and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep your puff pastry cold until you work with it for best results.

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