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Peaches and Cream Crescent Braid pastry with peach filling on a platter

Peaches and Cream Crescent Braid

A delightful treat that blends the sweet essence of fresh peaches with creamy cream cheese, all wrapped in flaky crescent dough.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fruit Filling
  • 5 medium medium-sized fresh peaches Juicy and fragrant
  • 4 oz cream cheese (softened) Adds richness
  • 1 Tablespoon peach preserves Enhances peach flavor
  • 1-2 Tablespoons sugar Adjust based on peach sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Elevates flavor
Dough and Glaze
  • 1 roll crescent dough sheet (Pillsbury) Flaky and buttery
  • 1/2 cup confectioner sugar For glaze
  • 1-2 Tablespoons milk Adjust for glaze consistency

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel and slice the peaches into 1/2 inch cubes and set aside.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Assembly
  1. Roll out the crescent dough into a 12x8 inch rectangle on parchment paper.
  2. Spread the softened cream cheese in a 4-inch wide area down the center of the dough.
  3. Drop small amounts of peach preserves over the cream cheese, then swirl gently.
  4. Layer the peach cubes over the cream cheese and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
  5. Cut 1 inch thick strips along the long sides of the dough, stopping 1/2 inch from the filling.
  6. Braid the dough strips over the filling, sealing the ends.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes.
  2. For the glaze, mix confectioner sugar with milk until smooth and drizzling consistency.
  3. Drizzle the glaze over the braid and slice into 6 pieces to serve.

Notes

Choose ripe peaches for best flavor. Softening cream cheese can be done by cutting it into cubes at room temperature or microwaving briefly.