Berry-Cheese Braid

1. 1

   Heat oven to 400F Have a baking sheet ready.

2. 2

   Stir cream cheese, egg yolk, and 1/4 cup sugar until blended.

3. 3

   Slightly beat the egg white in a small bowl.

4. 4

   Place puff pastry lengthwise in center of baking seet and unfold.

5. 5

   With a rolling pin, roll out to a 12-in-long rectangle.

6. 6

   Spoon cheese filling in 2 1/2-inch wide strip down center.

7. 7

   On both sides of filling, cut 1-inch wide strips from filling to edge.

8. 8

   Fold strips at an angle across filling, overlapping and alternating from side to side.

9. 9

   Brush with egg white; sprinkle with remaining 1 tbsp sugar.

10. 10

    Bake 25 minutes until puffed and golden.

11. 11

    Cool slightly on sheet on a wire rack.

12. 12

    Serve warm or at room temperature.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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