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    Home » Dessert Recipes

    Apple Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Braid

    Published: Oct 25, 2022 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

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    Treat your family to a flaky, delicious, and flavorful Apple Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Braid which is one of my favorite easy apple recipes 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.
    • One of those easy recipes that the whole family will love.

    🥣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.

    🍏Related Apple Recipes

    • Apple Turnover with Pie Crust
      Apple Turnover with Pie Crust
    • Applesauce Bread Recipe
    • Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie
    • Apple Crescents

    🌟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 Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Braid

    Vicky
    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 6 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 311 kcal

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    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.

    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: 311kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 5gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 172mgPotassium: 63mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 294IUVitamin C: 0.002mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword apple cream cheese braid
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    1. Cheryl says

      January 02, 2025 at 1:23 pm

      Can you use the Philadelphia cheese cake filling in place of the cream cheese?

      Reply
      • Vicky says

        January 02, 2025 at 6:31 pm

        I have never tried that, but I think it would be delicious!

        Reply
    2. Marleenee Washington says

      April 07, 2024 at 9:02 pm

      5 stars
      This was very simple and easy and came out perfectly delicious. I sprinkled cinnamon on top after it came out of the oven.

      Reply
      • Vicky says

        April 11, 2024 at 10:44 am

        I'm delighted to hear that the recipe turned out delicious and that you added your own special touch with cinnamon – what a lovely idea!

        Reply
    3. Laura says

      March 10, 2024 at 1:40 pm

      I’m making this and a lemon one for Easter. Can I put it all together the night before then put it in the oven the following day will it sTill be as good

      Reply
      • Vicky says

        March 11, 2024 at 11:56 am

        I have never tried that, but it should work. Enjoy!

        Reply
    4. Nancy says

      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

      Reply
    5. Kali Alexandria says

      October 26, 2022 at 12:06 pm

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

      Reply
    6. Tayler says

      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!

      Reply
    7. Nikki says

      October 26, 2022 at 11:48 am

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

      Reply
    8. Suja md says

      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!

      Reply
    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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