Cherry Almond Braid Recipe

Name: Cherry Almond Braid
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1/4 cup slivered almonds; 1/3 cup chopped maraschino cherries; 2 packages (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 1 to 2 tablespoons milk; Additional slivered almonds and maraschino cherries

Servings: persons

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/3 cup chopped maraschino cherries
2 packages (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
Additional slivered almonds and maraschino cherries

1
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in extract. Fold in almonds and cherries; set aside.
2
Unroll crescent rolls on an ungreased
3
; overlap long sides to make at 12-in. square. Press perforations to seal. Spread the cream cheese mixture down center third of square to within 1 in. of top and bottom; fold top and bottom edge over filling. Bring long sides over filling and overlap. Pinch seam to seal.
4
Bake at 375u00b0 for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely on a wire rack.
5
Combine the confectioners' sugar, butter and enough milk to reach desired consistency; drizzle over top of loaf. Garnish with almonds and cherries.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, 1/4 cup slivered almonds, and more.

Yes, Cherry Almond Braid falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cherry Almond Braid

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