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Lemon Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Braid

Lemon Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Braid: A Quick Delightful Treat

This Lemon Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Braid is a delightful treat that combines flaky pastry with tangy lemon curd and rich cream cheese, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Baking
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 13 oz Ready Rolled Puff Pastry Opt for gluten-free if desired.
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup Lemon Curd Fruit preserves can be used as a substitute.
  • 5 oz Full Fat Cream Cheese Substitute with plant-based cream cheese for a vegan option.
  • 3 tbsp Icing/Powdered Sugar Powdered erythritol can be used for a low-calorie version.
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 tbsp Cornflour/Cornstarch
  • 1 medium Egg Lightly beaten.
Optional Topping
  • Powdered Sugar For dusting before serving.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking tray
  • Kitchen Scissors
  • whisk
  • Greaseproof Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper.
  2. Unroll the ready-rolled puff pastry onto your prepared baking tray. Score the pastry into thirds lengthwise.
  3. Cut diagonal slits into the outer two-thirds of the pastry, ensuring not to cut through completely.
  4. Remove the small triangle at the bottom of the center section to allow extra space for the filling.
  5. Spoon the lemon curd into the center of the pastry without spilling into the slits.
  6. In a bowl, combine cream cheese, icing sugar, vanilla extract, and cornflour. Blend until smooth.
  7. Spoon the cream cheese filling over the lemon curd evenly.
  8. Fold the strips of pastry over the filling alternately to create a braid.
  9. Brush the braid with the beaten egg for a shiny finish.
  10. Bake for 17-22 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
  11. Let the braid cool for at least 30 minutes on a wire rack before serving.
  12. Dust with powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch of sweetness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 70mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This recipe can easily be adapted to accommodate gluten-free or vegan diets. Ensure to seal the ends well to prevent leaking during baking.

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