Blueberry Pastry Braid Recipe

This blueberry pastry braid looks impressive but it’s surprisingly simple to make! Enjoy this for dessert or serve it for brunch! This sweet treat will be a hit.

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You'll need puff pastry, white chocolate bar, blueberry jam, egg, water, and coarse sugar.

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Unfold the puff pastry sheet. Place the white chocolate bar in the center.

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Spread the blueberry jam on top of the chocolate.

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Make 8 cuts facing the bottom of the pastry on each side of the filling.

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Fold the top over the filling, then alternating sides, lay the pieces of pastry on top of each other to mimic a braid. Brush with egg wash.

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Bake until golden. Allow to cool then enjoy!

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