This easy Maple Pecan Danish is made with frozen puff pastry, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a vanilla icing drizzle that makes for the perfect sweet breakfast or dessert recipe.
When you want a little sweet, spice, and everything nice, you have to turn to fall flavors. There’s something about autumn spices that gives you a cozy feeling – inside and out. Maple and pecan are two of those quintessential fall flavors.
It’s also a great recipe to add to your Thanksgiving spread. The best part is that you can make it in about 30 minutes. So, whether you’re trying to figure out what to bring to a potluck or what non-basic recipe to make for guests, this is a good choice.
If you’re anything like me, you’ll love this recipe because it is like a cinnamon roll on steroids! The sweet maple and pecan flavors mix really well with the vanilla glaze, but you get the added texture of the flakey, buttery puff pastry.
In fact, it’s one of the reasons I love frozen puff pastry so much; it’s so versatile and easy to use! I always have puff pastry sheets in my freezer because they can be used in so many ways. You can make savory recipes like Sweet Potato Curry Puffs or sweet recipes like this one.
Why I Love This Recipe
This Maple Pecan Puff Pastry Braid is such an easy recipe for beginners because you can make everything in one bowl before assembling the puff pastry. The oven does all the hard work for you!
I also love that you can have it hot or at room temperature. I mean, if that isn’t a win win then I don’t know what is.
As always, I try to make recipes that are easy to make your own! For this recipe, you can use chopped pecans or swap them out for a nut of your choice. You could add almonds on top for an additional crunch, or toast your nuts first before adding them, you could even get caramelized pecans!
Whether you make the recipe as is or experiment a little, remember to have fun with it. Puff pastry recipes have so many possibilities and can help build your confidence in the kitchen if you’re in a funk. They’re also a great recipe to make with friends, family, or even kids.
Pastry 1 sheet Puff Pastry, thawed 1 & 1/4 cup chopped pecans ½ cup Brown Sugar, packed ¼ cup Maple Syrup ½ tsp Ground Cinnamon 3 tbsp Salted Butter, soft Icing 1½ cup Powdered Sugar 1 tsp Vanilla Extract 3 tbsp Milk
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F.
In a bowl, combine pecans, maple syrup, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon. Mix well, until butter is no longer lumpy.
Open puff pastry and roll slightly with a rolling pin. Roll pastry until it is evenly thin and there are no creases.
Transfer pecan mixture to the center puff pastry. Make sure to leave space at the top and bottom.
Cut diagonal strips in the outer, remaining puff pastry. Leaving a small space around the pecan mixture to make sure the mixture is secure.
Overlap the pastry strips in the center to create a braid pattern and secure the pecan mixture. Pinch the top, bottom, and any large gaps in the pastry.
Place pastry on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
Make the icing by mixing the powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk. Wisk until there are no lumps.
Allow pastry to cool before adding icing.
Prep Time:10
Cook Time:25
Category:Dessert
Cuisine:American
Keywords: Maple pecan danish, braid danish, puff pastry
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