If you’re a lover of pastries and strawberries, then you’re in for a treat with this delicious Puff Pastry Braid with Strawberries recipe. This pastry is perfect to serve on special occasions, as well as for a delectable snack or dessert at any time of the day.

Puff Pastry dough is light, fluffy, and ultra-flaky when baked, making it a perfect canvas for creating endless dessert and pastry options. This recipe combines the soft pastry dough with fresh, sweet, juicy strawberries to produce a heavenly pastry that is sure to impress everyone.

Ingredients:
1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
6-8 large strawberries, sliced
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp water
1/2 tsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg, beaten
Turbinado sugar, for sprinkling

Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
2. Rinse the strawberries and slice them into 1/4-inch pieces.
3. Combine the sugar and water in a large saucepan over medium heat. Keep stirring until the sugar dissolves.
4. In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in a tablespoon of water, then add it to the sugar mixture.
5. Cook for another five minutes, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens. Add vanilla extract and strawberries and remove from heat.
6. Roll out your puff pastry into a thin, rectangular shape. Cut the edges with a knife to create a neat rectangle.
7. Transfer the puff pastry onto the prepared baking sheet.
8. Spread the strawberry mixture onto the center of the pastry, leaving an inch of space around the edges.
9. Cut diagonal slits along the sides of the pastry about a half-inch apart, creating strips.
10. When you get to the center of the pastry, fold the top and bottom over the strawberry mixture.
11. Fold each strip of pastry diagonally over the filling, alternating sides to make a braided pattern.
12. Brush the beaten egg over the top of the pastry braid and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
13. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed up.
14. Allow the pastry to cool for a few minutes before slicing it and serving it warm.

This Puff Pastry Braid with Strawberries is the ideal mixture of a buttery, flaky crust and a soft filling of sweet, juicy strawberries. This recipe is perfect for entertaining guests or for an after-dinner treat. This pastry is also an excellent way to use strawberries when they are in season and at their peak of freshness.

The impressive braid pattern in the pastry is an added bonus, making it look like a professionally prepared pastry. The end result is a sophisticated yet straightforward dessert that people won’t be able to resist. You can also substitute the strawberries with other fruits such as peaches, apples, or raspberries, depending on what fresh produce is in season.

Conclusion

This recipe is an excellent way to make a delicious pastry that is perfect for serving as breakfast, dessert, or a snack. The mixture of the soft, juicy strawberries and the flaky, buttery pastry adds the perfect balance to this puff pastry braid. You can quickly switch up this recipe by deciding on which fruit you want to use as the filling to create a variety of tastes that everyone can enjoy. If you’re a fan of pastry or strawberries, then this recipe is the one for you!

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