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Lemon Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Braid

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A warm, flaky pastry filled with rich cream cheese and zesty lemon curd, perfect for brunch or a sweet snack.

Ingredients

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  • 13 oz Ready rolled puff pastry
  • 1/2 cup Lemon curd
  • 5 oz Full-fat cream cheese
  • 3 tbsp Icing/powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tbsp Cornflour/cornstarch
  • 1 Medium egg, lightly beaten

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface.
  3. Cut slits along the sides of the pastry, leaving the center uncut.
  4. Mix the cream cheese, lemon curd, icing sugar, vanilla extract, and cornflour in a bowl until smooth.
  5. Spread the filling down the center of the pastry.
  6. Fold the pastry strips over the filling, alternating sides to create a braid.
  7. Brush the braid with the beaten egg for a golden color.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  9. Let it cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Notes

You can use ricotta cheese instead of cream cheese for a lighter texture. Consider adding lemon zest for an extra citrus kick.

Find it online: https://www.zaynkitchen.com/lemon-cream-cheese-puff-pastry-braid/