Strawberries and Creme Twisted Crescent Loaf
The Strawberries and Creme Twisted Crescent Loaf is a flaky, golden-brown pastry filled with sweetened cream cheese and strawberry preserves, twisted into a beautiful loaf and finished with a light glaze. It’s a quick and elegant treat perfect for brunch or breakfast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup strawberry preserves or jam
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tsp milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll crescent dough and pinch seams together to form a large rectangle.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spread cream cheese mixture evenly down the center of the dough.
- Spoon strawberry preserves over the cream cheese layer.
- Cut slits 1 inch apart along both long edges of the dough, stopping short of the filling.
- Fold strips over the filling, alternating sides to create a twisted or braided appearance.
- Transfer the loaf to the baking sheet.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let cool for 10 minutes, then drizzle with glaze made from powdered sugar and milk.
Notes
- Use thick strawberry preserves to prevent sogginess.
- Add lemon zest to the cream cheese for a citrus note.
- Top with coarse sugar or sliced almonds before baking for added texture.
- Best served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
