Easy Lemon & Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Braid
A delightful dessert that combines the zesty kick of lemon with creamy filling, wrapped in golden puff pastry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package puff pastry
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut diagonal slits on both sides.
- Mix the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture down the center of the pastry.
- Fold the slits over the filling, alternating from one side to the other.
- Whisk together the egg and milk, and brush this mixture over the braid.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
This puff pastry braid can be served on its own or with a dusting of powdered sugar and fresh berries.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg