Fruit and Nut Braided Pastry
A quick and easy braided pastry filled with berries and nuts, finished with a simple sugar glaze. Perfect for breakfast or a snack.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 5g
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry sheet
- 1 cup mixed berries
- ½ cup chopped nuts
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the 1 puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface to smooth the creases.
- 2
In a bowl, mix 1 cup mixed berries, 0.5 cup chopped nuts, and 2 tbsp sugar. Spread the filling down the center of the pastry in a 2-inch wide strip.
- 3
Cut diagonal strips along both sides of the filling, about 1 inch apart. Fold the strips over the filling, alternating sides, to create a braid. Press the ends to seal.
- 4
Beat 1 egg and brush it over the pastry. Bake until golden brown and puffed, about 20-25 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes.
- 5
Whisk 0.5 cup powdered sugar with 1-2 tbsp water until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the warm pastry before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- pastry brush
- knife
- mixing bowl
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