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Cherry Almond Cream Cheese Breakfast Braid

Cherry Almond Cream Cheese Breakfast Braid is a sweet and savory, premium cherry filled crescent roll baked golden brown with an almond glaze drizzled over topped and garnished with almonds. This holiday breakfast will become a favorite!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
resting time10 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Breakfast, brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American, French
Keyword: braid, breakfast braid, breakfast braid recipe, breakfast pastry, cherry almond cream cheese breakfast braid, cherry almond cream cheese breakfast braid recipe, cherry cream cheese breakfast pastry
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

  • 1 (8-ounce) tube refrigerated crescent dough
  • 4 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg separated
  • 1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling I recommend Lucky Leaf brand

Glaze

  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons Milk
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • ¼ cup slivered almonds

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and roll 1 (8-ounce) tube refrigerated crescent dough out on it.
  • In a medium bowl, combine 4 ounces softened cream cheese, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and the egg white from 1 large egg. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly down the middle third of the crescent roll dough.
  • Carefully spoon 1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling over the top of the cream cheese mixture. Slice the dough on either side of the filling into diagonal pieces Gently fold each piece over the top, alternating sides to create a braid.
  • In a small bowl, beat the egg yolk from the egg used earlier. Brush the yolk over the top of the braided dough.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until the top is golden brown. Remove it from the oven and let the pastry rest for 10 minutes.
  • Make the glaze by whisking together ½ cup powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons Milk, and 1 teaspoon almond extract. Drizzle the glaze evenly over the top of the baked braid. Top with ¼ cup slivered almonds, slice, and serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 234IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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