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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Breakfast Braid

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Breakfast Braid: A Cozy Fall Indulgence

A delightful Pumpkin Cream Cheese Breakfast Braid that combines flaky pastry with creamy pumpkin and spiced cream cheese—a perfect fall treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 tube Crescent Roll Dough look for non-perforated dough
For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese slightly softened
  • 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar adjust based on desired sweetness
  • 1/2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice substitute with cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice if needed
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree use canned or homemade
For Topping
  • 2 tbsp Turbinado or Raw Sugar substitute with granulated sugar if necessary
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar for glazing
  • 2 tbsp Milk adjust for desired consistency
  • 1 tsp Optional Vanilla Extract for infused flavor

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • sharp knife
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Unroll the crescent dough onto the parchment paper and pinch seams together to form a 12 by 8 inch rectangle.
  3. Slice diagonal strips approximately 4 inches long along the longer edges of the dough.
  4. In a bowl, combine softened cream cheese, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice, and blend until smooth.
  5. In another bowl, mix pumpkin puree with the remaining sugar and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
  6. Spread cream cheese mixture down the center of the dough, layer pumpkin filling on top, and braid the strips over the filling.
  7. Combine turbinado sugar with a pinch of pumpkin pie spice and sprinkle over the braid.
  8. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown.
  9. Whisk together powdered sugar, softened cream cheese, and a splash of milk to make the glaze.
  10. Drizzle the glaze over the warm pastry, slice, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2800IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.6mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing. Allow the braid to cool slightly before glazing.

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