Cream Cheese Danish Braid
Cream Cheese Danish Braid is a delightful pastry that combines flaky puff pastry with a creamy, sweet filling. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, this visually stunning braid will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. With only 20 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of baking time, you can create an irresistible treat that’s warm, inviting, and full of flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out thawed puff pastry on a floured surface to about 12×16 inches.
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture down the center third of the pastry. Cut diagonal slits along both sides.
- Fold the strips over the filling alternately to create a braid. Pinch the ends to seal.
- Brush with an egg wash for shine.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (65g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg