⅓ cup almond slices (35 g), or nuts of your choice
Icing
½ cup powdered sugar (60 g)
1 tablespoon water
Nutrition Info
Calories 522
Fat 31g
Carbs 53g
Fiber 1g
Sugar 28g
Protein 8g
How to Make It
1. Step
In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave orange juice for 30 seconds until warm.
2. Step
Add cranberries to juice and let it soak for 10 minutes.
3. Step
In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
4. Step
Unfold puff pastry, and 1 inch (2 cm) from the top, fill the middle row with cream cheese mixture, and top with the cranberries. Leave 1 inch (2 cm) at the bottom.
5. Step
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
6. Step
With a knife, carefully slice diagonal strips on both sides, leaving 1 inch (2 cm) from the top and bottom.
7. Step
Cut off the top and bottom excess pieces.
8. Step
Fold the top inch (2 cm) dough onto the filling, then lay the dough in a criss-cross pattern to form the braid.
9. Step
Before the last couple strips, fold up the bottom and lay the remaining strips over.
10. Step
Whisk an egg and brush it over the top of the braid.
