Easy Apple Pecan Cream Cheese Pastry Braid

You just need 8 simple ingredients to make this Easy Apple Pecan Cream Cheese Pastry Braid! It makes a delicious dessert or breakfast idea.

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Vegetarian

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 40

Servings:

Calories: 264kcal

Preheat the oven to 375℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a medium bowl, cream together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg until fully combined.
Unroll the crescent rolls beside each other with the longer side hanging over the width of the baking sheet. Press the seams together.
Cut the overhanging dough 3 inches deep unto the crescent rolls on both sides, around 1 1/2 inches apart. You should have around 6 inches of room in the middle for the filling.
Spread half of the cream cheese mixture evenly in the middle of the dough.
In a medium bowl, mix together the apples, sugar and cinnamon until the apples are coated. Arrange evenly on top of the cream cheese mixture.
Sprinkle the 1/4 cup of pecans on top then top with the remaining cream cheese mixture.
Braid the strips of dough across the mixture, alternating strips to form a braid. Tuck the ends in to seal the braid.
In a small bowl, beat the egg to combine. Brush on top of the braid. Sprinkle the 1/8 cup of pecans on top.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-28 minutes, or until the braid turns a deep golden brown. Allow to cool completely. Cut and and enjoy.