My Strawberry Cream Cheese Breakfast Plait Recipe

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
https://youtu.be/52hXU88RvkU