4.6 from 15 votes
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 Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
resting time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 124 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Breakfast , Appetizer , Brunch
Cuisine:
French , American
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 Information
Calories
124kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Cholesterol
38mg
(13%)
Sodium
57mg
(2%)
Potassium
62mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
234IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
0.01mg
(0%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 124
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 124kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 234IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.