This Strawberry Puff Pastry Braid recipe makes a show-stopping dessert. It combines the sweet juiciness of strawberries with the flaky and buttery goodness of puff pastry.
This delightful dessert not only looks impressive but also tastes absolutely delicious. You know I’m right when I say there is almost nothing that puff pastry can’t make better.
Strawberry Puff Pastry Braid
Take this recipe to the next level by adding a drizzle of melted chocolate over the top after baking or a dusting of powdered sugar for an elegant touch.
You can also serve it with a dollop of freshly whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
3 Quick Puff Pastry Tips
Handle with Care: Puff pastry is delicate and sensitive to temperature, so handle it gently to maintain its flaky texture. When working with puff pastry, avoid excessive touching or pressing, as it can cause the layers to collapse and lose their puffiness. Use a light touch and handle the dough as little as possible.
Keep It Cool: Puff pastry loves the cold! To ensure the layers rise properly during baking, it’s important to keep the dough chilled. Begin with thawed puff pastry from the refrigerator, and work quickly to prevent it from becoming too warm.
If the dough becomes too soft or sticky while you’re working with it, pop it back into the fridge for a few minutes to firm up again. Additionally, make sure your baking sheet is also chilled before placing the puff pastry on it to prevent the butter from melting too quickly.
Embrace the Layers: The magic of puff pastry lies in its layers. When baking, the butter within the dough creates steam, causing the layers to separate and puff up beautifully.
Take your time and be patient with the process to achieve that signature flaky texture that makes puff pastry so special.
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Strawberry Puff Pastry Braid
Ingredients
- 1 puff pastry sheet
- 21 oz can strawberry pie filling
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons flour
Instructions
- Let puff pastry come to room temperature. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- On a cutting board or pastry board add flour. Roll the puff pastry sheet out to get the lines out.
- Place on a parchment lined baking sheet. With a knife or pizza cutter cut lines on each side of the dough.
- Spread cream cheese down the middle. Fill with half a can of strawberry pie filling. Criss cross the dough over the filling.
- Whisk an egg and brush over the top of the dough.
- Bake for 25 minutes until golden light brown.
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