On Saturday mornings, Isabel and I like to get the mixer out and bake away. This recipe is so simple, so quick, so easy AND great for doing with kids. It is a definite crowd pleaser and delicious with some warm coffee. I hope you enjoy!

I have a video here if you are more of a visual learner.

Ingredients

• 1 puff pastry
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 C powdered sugar
• 1 t vanilla
• 2 T strawberry preserves
• 1 egg

Directions

• Let frozen puff pastry thaw
• Preheat to 400
• Line baking tray with parchment paper
• Lightly flour or spray the parchment paper then unfold breakfast pastry on the baking tray.
• In a mixer blend cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla
• Spread the mixture in the middle of the puff pastry
• Spoon preserves over the cheese mixture and spread on top in the middle of the puff pastry
• Use a knife to cut 1″ strips on the outer 3rds of the dough
• “Braid” the dough by pulling in a 1″ section from the right and then the left alternating until the end.
• Give the braid an egg wash
• Bake for 20 minutes