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Cream cheese puff pastry braid sliced and decorated with purple flowers for Tangled themed brunch

Magic Hair Braid Danish

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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup fresh blueberries or diced strawberries
  • 2 –3 tbsp blueberry or strawberry jam optional
  • 1 egg for egg wash
  • Powdered sugar optional garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Gently unfold puff pastry onto the sheet.
  • In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Spread the cream cheese mixture down the center third of the pastry, leaving space at the top and bottom.
  • Spoon a thin layer of jam over the cream cheese if using.
  • Add fresh berries on top.
  • Cut diagonal strips along both sides of the pastry (about 1 inch wide).
  • Fold strips over the filling, alternating sides to create a braid.
  • Beat the egg and brush over the pastry.
  • Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden and puffed.
  • Cool slightly before slicing.
  • Finish with powdered sugar or floral garnish if you’re feeling extra ✨