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    Apple Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Braid

    Published: Oct 25, 2022 by Vicky · This post contains affiliate links.

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    Treat your family to a flaky, delicious, and flavorful Apple Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Braid. This yummy treat is easy to prepare thanks to pre-made puff pastry, apple pie filling, and cream cheese.

    Apple Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Braid
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    • ⭐Why this recipe works
    • 🥣Ingredients
    • 📋Step by Step Instructions
    • 👩🏻‍🍳Expert Tips
    • 🀷🏻‍♀Recipe FAQs
    • 🍏Related Apple Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe

    ⭐Why this recipe works

    • An easy way to make an apple danish pastry.
    • This is a very versatile recipe. You can substitute cherry pie filling, peach pie filling, or blueberry pie filling for the apple pie filling for a different flavor profile.

    🥣Ingredients

    puff pastry dough, cream cheese, eggs, flour, apple pie filling
    • Puff pastry sheet - This pastry is buttery and flaky and produces a delicious crust in a fraction of the time it would take you to make your own.
    • Apple pie filling - Using apple pie filling is a great shortcut since it is already spiced and you don't have to peel your own apples.
    • Cream cheese - Use softened cream cheese to make the spreading easier. To help it soften you can remove it from the wrapper and place the unwrapped cream cheese on a plate in the microwave for 15 seconds.
    • Egg - An egg wash gives this pastry braid its golden brown color.
    • Flour - To help keep the puff pastry dough from sticking to the cutting board.

    📋Step by Step Instructions

    STEP 1: Let puff pastry come to room temperature. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

    STEP 2: Add flour to a cutting board. Roll the puff pastry sheet out to get the lines out.

    puff pastry dough

    STEP 3: Place the puff pastry on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cut lines on each side of the dough with a sharp knife or pizza cutter.

    puff pastry with slits cut in side

    STEP 4: Spread softened cream cheese down the middle of the dough.

    puff pastry dough with slits cut in side and cream cheese

    STEP 5: Add the apple filling over the cream cheese filling.

    puff pastry dough with slits cut in side with apple pie filling in middle

    STEP 6: Crisscross the strips of dough over the filling to make a braid and fold the top and bottom ends over.

    dough braid

    STEP 7: Whisk an egg and brush the egg wash over the top of the dough.

    puff pastry braid with egg wash

    STEP 8: Bake for 25 minutes until the crust turns golden brown in color.

    apple danish on black and white checked cloth

    👩🏻‍🍳Expert Tips

    Tip 1: Lining the baking sheet with parchment paper makes for easy cleanup.

    Tip 2: Serve this warm with some vanilla ice cream on top for a decadent dessert.

    🤷🏻‍♀️Recipe FAQs

    Can I add a glaze to the apple braid?

    You can certainly make your own glaze. Here is a great recipe for a powdered sugar glaze. If you are looking for an easy and yummy glaze, simply drizzle on some caramel syrup.

    How do I store this apple cream cheese pastry?

    When this cools, you can wrap it in plastic wrap and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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    🌟If you try this recipe, leave a star rating below or a review in the comment section. Be sure to sign up for my newsletter to get my latest recipes!

    📖 Recipe

    apple braid pastry

    Apple Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Braid

    Treat yourself to a flaky and yummy Apple Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Braid. Made with pre-made puff pastry, apple pie filling, and cream cheese.
    5 from 10 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 311kcal
    Author: Vicky

    Ingredients

    • 1 puff pastry sheet
    • 5 oz canned apple pie filling
    • 4 oz cream cheese softened
    • 1 egg
    • 2 tablespoons flour

    Instructions

    • Let puff pastry come to room temperature. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
    • On a cutting board or pastry board add flour. Roll the puff pastry sheet out to get the lines out.
    • Place the puff pastry on a parchment lined baking sheet. With a knife or pizza cutter cut lines on each side of the dough.
    • Spread softened cream cheese down the middle. Fill with apple pie filling. Criss cross the dough over the filling.
    • Whisk an egg and brush over the top of the dough.
    • Bake for 25 minutes until golden light brown.

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    Notes

    • Lining the baking sheet with parchment paper makes for easy cleanup.
    • To soften the cream cheese: remove it from the wrapper and place the unwrapped cream cheese on a plate in the microwave for 15 seconds.
    • Serve this warm with vanilla ice cream on top for a decadent dessert.
      This nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 172mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 294IU | Vitamin C: 0.002mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Nancy

      October 26, 2022 at 12:26 pm

      5 stars
      Easy apple
      Pie recipe to put together and use up all the apples we picked . My kids love it

    2. Kali Alexandria

      October 26, 2022 at 12:06 pm

      5 stars
      The perfect recipe for holiday gatherings! So tasty!!

    3. Tayler

      October 26, 2022 at 11:49 am

      5 stars
      I made this for breakfast this morning and my family devoured it! It made for the perfect fall breakfast!

    4. Nikki

      October 26, 2022 at 11:48 am

      5 stars
      Oh wow, so easy to make and a perfect breakfast treat.

    5. Suja md

      October 26, 2022 at 11:46 am

      5 stars
      Truly amazing in taste and flavors in this recipe. Will definitely make again, very good recipe!

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