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Perfect Raspberry Cream Cheese Danish Braid Recipe with Easy Almond Glaze

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A flaky puff pastry braid filled with creamy cream cheese and fresh raspberries, topped with a nutty almond glaze. Perfect for brunch or a sweet treat any time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed if frozen)
  • 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (125g) fresh raspberries
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) milk (whole or 2%)
  • 2 tbsp sliced almonds (optional)

Instructions

  1. On a lightly floured surface, gently unfold your thawed puff pastry sheet. Roll it out lightly with a rolling pin to smooth it into a roughly 12×9 inch rectangle. (5 minutes)
  2. In a medium bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Set aside. (5 minutes)
  3. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, mark the center strip about 4 inches wide along the length of the pastry. Cut 1-inch strips along each side of this center strip to create flaps for braiding. (5 minutes)
  4. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly down the center strip. Sprinkle fresh raspberries gently over the cream cheese. (5 minutes)
  5. Starting at one end, fold the side strips over the filling, alternating left and right flaps like a braid. Tuck the ends underneath to seal. (10 minutes)
  6. Brush the entire braid with the beaten egg to encourage golden browning. (2 minutes)
  7. Place the braid on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown. (25-30 minutes)
  8. While baking, whisk together powdered sugar, almond extract, and milk until smooth and pourable. Add more milk if needed. (5 minutes)
  9. When the Danish braid is cool enough to handle (about 15 minutes out of the oven), drizzle the almond glaze generously over the top. Sprinkle with sliced almonds if desired. (5 minutes)

Notes

Do not skip the cooling step before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off. If raspberries release a lot of juice, blot gently with a paper towel before adding to avoid sogginess. Rotate baking sheet halfway through baking for even browning. For vegan version, use vegan puff pastry, dairy-free cream cheese, plant-based milk, and replace egg wash with maple syrup and water.

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Keywords: raspberry, cream cheese, Danish braid, almond glaze, puff pastry, brunch, dessert, easy recipe

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