Apple Danish Braid

May 06, 2023May 6, 20230 13
Delicious Apple Danish Braid - a perfect breakfast treat to start your day
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 package cream cheese , softened
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup pecans , chopped
2 packages refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
2 granny smith apples , peeled , cored , and sliced
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon maple syrup

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
350
Sugar
20g
Fat
18g
The Apple Danish Braid is a popular pastry that originated in Denmark. It is a flaky, buttery pastry that is filled with a mixture of cream cheese, apples, pecans, and flavored with maple syrup and cinnamon. The pastry is visually appealing and can be served on various occasions like Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2.In a small mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and egg. Beat until blended thoroughly.
3.Unroll the crescent dough and leave them on the seams.
4.On a baking sheet, place the crescent rolls on parchment paper, cross two ends of two crescent rolls and press seams together.
5.Spread the cream cheese mixture down the center of the crescent roll.
6.Add the sliced apples to the top of the cream cheese mixture.
7.Sprinkle chopped pecans, cinnamon, and sugar on top of the apples.
8.Cut off the sides of the crescent dough diagonally to look like braids.
9.Pour maple syrup over the top and bake until golden brown (22-25 minutes).
10.Cool it for 5 -10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

PROS

The Apple Danish Braid is a perfect breakfast treat, which can be made in less than an hour.
It is a delicious and visually appealing pastry, which is perfect for family and friends get-together.
The filling of cream cheese, apples, maple syrup, and cinnamon creates a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness.

CONS

The Apple Danish Braid is high in calories, sugar, and fat.
It is not recommended for people on a weight-loss regime or those who are health-conscious.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The apples in the pastry are rich in antioxidants and dietary fiber, which help in maintaining a healthy digestive system. Nuts like pecans contain healthy fats, proteins, and fiber, which help in reducing the risk of heart diseases. However, considering the high amount of sugar and fat, it should be consumed in moderation.

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