Apple Cream Cheese Puff Pastry Braid Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unfold the puff pastry sheet onto the prepared baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, sugar substitute, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture down the center of the puff pastry, leaving about 2 inches on each side.
- Arrange the apple slices on top of the cream cheese mixture.
- Sprinkle the ground cinnamon and brown sugar substitute evenly over the apples.
- Using a sharp knife, make diagonal cuts on each side of the puff pastry, about 1 inch apart, cutting inward toward the filling.
- Fold the strips over the filling, alternating sides to create a braid pattern.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the beaten egg and unsweetened almond milk. Brush the egg wash over the puff pastry braid.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the apples are tender.
- Allow the braid to cool for a few minutes, then dust with powdered sugar substitute if desired before serving.
WW Points and other Slimming or Weight Loss programs:
Due to plans regularly changing and updating, we recommend calculating with the official tools you get as a member to those plans to ensure accuracy of values.
WW Points Calculation:
- Light puff pastry (1 sheet): 6 points
- Medium apples (2): 0 points
- Reduced-fat cream cheese (4 oz.): 6 points
- Granulated sugar substitute (2 tbsp.): 0 points
- Vanilla extract (1/2 tsp.): 0 points
- Ground cinnamon (1/2 tsp.): 0 points
- Brown sugar substitute (1 tbsp.): 0 points
- Large egg (1): 0 points
- Unsweetened almond milk (1 tbsp.): 1 point
- Powdered sugar substitute (for dusting, optional): 0 points
Total Points:
- Total Points: 13
- Servings: 8
- Points Per Serving: 1.625 (rounded to 2)
Nutrition Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: ~120
- Fat: 6g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: ~150mg
I await your comments! Enjoy!
