Cream Cheese Crescent Roll Braid
Cream cheese crescent rolls braids are so flavorful with a soft and creamy inside and a delicate crispy golden outer layer. Stay in your pajamas instead of heading to the local patisserie cafe, because you can make these delectable treats at home.
Servings: 8 pieces
Calories: 328kcal
Ingredients
- 2 - 8 oz. packages of crescent rolls
- 1 - 8 oz. package of whipped cream cheese
- 2 Tbsp. pesto sauce
- 1 egg white
- 1 tsp. water
- 2 Tbsp. shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375-degrees.
- Roll the crescent rolls out flat on a cookie sheet and press the seams together.
- Cut 8 slits down each side of the crescent rolls, 1/3 of the way to the middle.
- Spread cream cheese down the middle.
- Spread the pesto sauce on top of the cream cheese.
- Twist the outer pieces of the crescent roll toward the middle, creating a braided look.
- Add the water to the egg white and beat.
- Brush on top of the entire braid.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
- Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes (at 375-degrees), or until golden brown.
- Let it cool for about 10 minutes.
- Slice with a pizza cutter.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 369mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g