Lemon Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Braid
A delightful treat featuring a creamy lemon filling in a flaky pastry shell, perfect for special moments.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface into a rectangle shape.
- Combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a mixing bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture down the center of the rolled pastry.
- Cut slits 1 inch apart on both sides of the pastry.
- Fold the slits over the filling in a braid pattern.
- Brush the top with egg wash and sprinkle sugar over it.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice and zest for the best flavor. You can substitute with Greek yogurt or dairy-free alternatives for the cream cheese.