Raspberry Braid

Delight your taste buds with a stunning Raspberry Braid, a beautifully golden and flaky puff pastry filled with layers of creamy sweetness and vibrant fruit flavors. This quick and easy recipe combines tangy raspberry preserves, fresh raspberries, and a luscious cream cheese mixture, all enveloped in a delicate braid of puff pastry that comes together in under 40 minutes. An egg wash ensures a glossy, irresistible crust, while a drizzle of lemon glaze adds a zesty finishing touch. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, this eye-catching pastry is a show-stopping treat that's equally elegant and effortless.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 sheet Frozen puff pastry sheet, thawed
• 0.5 cup Raspberry preserves
• 0.75 cup Fresh raspberries
• 4 oz Cream cheese, softened
• 2 tbsp Granulated sugar
• 0.5 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1 large Egg, beaten
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tsp Milk
• 1 tsp Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a small bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

Step 3

Lay the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Using a rolling pin, gently roll it out to a rectangular shape of approximately 10x12 inches.

Step 4

Transfer the puff pastry to the prepared baking sheet.

Step 5

Mentally divide the rectangle into three vertical sections. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly down the center section, followed by the raspberry preserves spread on top. Sprinkle fresh raspberries over the preserves.

Step 6

Using a sharp knife, cut horizontal slits about 1-inch apart into the two outer sections of the pastry, leaving the center section intact. These slits will create strips for the braid.

Step 7

Start folding the strips from each side over the filling, alternating left and right, to form a braided pattern. Tuck the ends underneath to seal the braid.

Step 8

Brush the entire braid with the beaten egg to achieve a golden and shiny crust during baking.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.

Step 10

In another small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and lemon juice to create a smooth glaze.

Step 11

Drizzle the glaze over the cooled braid before serving. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	577.2 grams (577.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1500

Total Fat 64.50g	83%
Saturated Fat 30.40g	152%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 313mg	104%
Sodium 692mg	30%
Total Carbohydrate 216.00g	79%
Dietary Fiber 14.70g	53%
Total Sugars 173.90g
Protein 18.90g	38%

Vitamin D 53IU	265%
Calcium 208mg	16%
Iron 3mg	19%
Potassium 409mg	9%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.2%

Protein: 5.0%

Carbs: 56.8%