Whenever you need a quick and delicious sweet treat, no matter the occasion you might consider this Strawberry Puff Pastry Braid. Despite its impressive appearance, it comes together in just 10 minutes, ready to pop into the oven.
The fusion of cream cheese with strawberries and puff pastry creates a harmonious blend that’s sure to please everyone. You can easily customize it with various berries depending on the season or your preference. Hardly can anyone resist this amazing pastry.
How to make strawberry puff pastry braid
Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sugar and vanilla, then mix until well combined.
Transfer the puff pastry dough onto the prepared baking sheet, working quickly to keep the dough chilled.
Draw a rectangle in the center of the dough, leaving about a 5-inch (12cm) border on each side, and a 1-inch (2.5cm) border at the top and bottom of the rectangle. Make diagonal cuts about 1 inch apart on both sides of the rectangle, and discard the four corners of the dough.
Spread the cream cheese mixture down into the center of the rectangle, then arrange the strawberry slices on top.
Fold the top and bottom parts of the dough over the filling, then fold the diagonal strips of dough over the filling, alternating sides until the entire loaf is braided. Press the ends to seal.
Brush the braid with beaten egg and sprinkle sugar on top.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the braid is puffed and golden brown.
Once baked, cool the braid completely on a wire rack before serving.
Hope you will try these amazing Strawberry Puff Pastry Braid. If you do, make sure to share the photos with me on Instagram. Enjoy!
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Ingredients
- 9.5 oz (270g) puff pastry sheet , thawed
- 4 oz (120g) cream cheese , room temperature
- 1/4 cup (50g) sugar
- 8 oz (230g) fresh strawberries , cut into slices
- 1 tsp (5g) vanilla extract
- 1 small egg , beaten
- 1 tsp (5g) sugar , to sprinkle on top
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F (200C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla and mix until well combined.
- Transfer the pastry dough into the prepared baking sheet. Try to work quickly as you want to keep the dough chilled.
- Draw a rectangle into the center of the sheet leaving about 5 in (12cm) border on each side and a 1 in (2.5 cm) border at top and bottom of rectangle. Start making diagonal cuts about 1 inch apart on both sides of the rectangle. Discard the 4 corners of the dough.
- Spread cream cheese mixture down into the center and arrange strawberry slices on top.
- Fold the top and bottom parts of the dough over the filling. Fold the diagonal strips of dough over the filling, alternating sides until all loaf is braided. Press ends to seal.
- Brush the braid with beaten egg and sprinkle sugar on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Cool completely to a wire rack before serving.
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Hi,I am Azza,Ilove your recipe,and tried some of them,Ilove that you bake with fresh yeast,I want to ask you how can i convert from dry yeast to fresh yeast,if the recipe has instsnt yeast how would i convert to fresh yeast,,,thanks,i love your recipe
Hi,
This sounds really good and looks easy. Could you substitute cherries or blueberries for the strawberries? If so would you prepare them differently? Looking to do this for work and would like some options.
Thanks