Cherry-cheese Crescent Braid Recipe

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Cherry-cheese Crescent Braid
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Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 375°F. Spray cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Unroll dough onto cookie sheet, forming 13x7-inch rectangle. Firmly press perforations to seal.
  2. In medium bowl, combine cream cheese and 2 tablespoons sugar; beat well. Beat in egg yolk. Stir in cherries. Spoon lengthwise down center of dough rectangle in 2 1/2-inch-wide strip. Cut 1-inch-wide strips on each side of cream cheese filling to within 1/2 inch of filling. Fold strips at an angle across filling mixture, alternating from side to side.
  3. In small bowl, combine egg white and water; beat well. Brush egg white mixture over dough. (Discard any remaining egg white mixture.) Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon sugar.
  4. Bake at 375°F. for 15 to 20 minutes or until deep golden brown. Immediately remove from cookie sheet; place on serving tray. Cool 5 minutes.
  5. In small bowl, blend powdered sugar, almond extract and enough milk for desired drizzling consistency. Drizzle glaze over warm braid. If desired, garnish with additional candied cherries. Cool 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm. Store in refrigerator.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 680.04 Kcal (2847 kJ)
Calories from fat 385.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.79g 66%
Cholesterol 39.6mg 13%
Sodium 226.17mg 9%
Potassium 395.61mg 8%
Total Carbs 59.41g 20%
Sugars 36.01g 144%
Dietary Fiber 4.23g 17%
Protein 16.77g 34%
Vitamin C 25.4mg 42%
Vitamin A 10.6mg 352%
Iron 3.4mg 19%
Calcium 229mg 23%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 973.14 Kcal (4074 kJ)
Calories from fat 551.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 61.23g 66%
Cholesterol 56.67mg 13%
Sodium 323.65mg 9%
Potassium 566.12mg 8%
Total Carbs 85.02g 20%
Sugars 51.53g 144%
Dietary Fiber 6.05g 17%
Protein 24g 34%
Vitamin C 36.3mg 42%
Vitamin A 15.1mg 352%
Iron 4.9mg 19%
Calcium 327.7mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 16.4
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • high fiber

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