Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of this Hawaiian Pineapple Coconut Crescent Braid. A delightful pastry filled with cream cheese, pineapple, and coconut, all wrapped in flaky crescent dough. Perfect for breakfast or dessert!
Ingredients
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Crescent Braid:
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
Filling:
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, well-drained
- 1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 teaspoons pineapple juice (or milk) for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and flour until smooth. Stir in the drained pineapple and shredded coconut.
- Assemble the braid: Unroll the crescent dough onto the prepared baking sheet and press seams together to form a rectangle. Spread the filling down the center third of the dough, leaving the sides clean. With a knife or pizza cutter, cut 1-inch diagonal strips along both sides of the filling. Fold the strips over the filling, alternating sides to create a braided appearance. Tuck the ends in to seal.
- Bake: Brush the top with beaten egg. Bake for 15–20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Glaze: While it cools slightly, whisk together powdered sugar and pineapple juice (or milk) to make a glaze. Drizzle over the braid before serving.
Notes
- Make sure the pineapple is well-drained to prevent a soggy braid.
- You can toast the coconut beforehand for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Hawaiian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
