Ingredients
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To create this scrumptious Strawberry Cream Cheese Crescent Braid, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 can of crescent roll dough
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional: additional powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth; fold in strawberries.
- Unroll crescent roll dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Make diagonal cuts along both sides of the dough, about 1 inch apart.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture down the center.
- Braid the dough by folding strips over the filling, alternating sides.
- Brush the top with beaten egg.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool for a few minutes, then dust with powdered sugar and serve.
Notes
- For a sweeter finish, dust with additional powdered sugar before serving.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg