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Maple Pecan Plait Recipe

Maple Pecan Plait Recipe

Buttery, flaky maple pecan plaits filled with a rich maple and pecan mixture. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine European, French
Servings 8 plaits
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Rolling pin
  • Sharp knife or pizza cutter
  • Pastry brush

Ingredients
  

Puff Pastry & Topping:

  • 1 lb 425 g puff pastry, thawed
  • 2 tbsp pecans chopped
  • 1 small egg beaten (for egg wash)

Maple & Pecan Filling:

  • ¼ cup 80 g maple syrup
  • ¼ cup 50 g brown sugar
  • 3 tbsp 40 ml heavy cream (35% minimum)
  • 1 small egg yolk
  • 3 tbsp 40 g unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1 cup 120 g pecans, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the filling: Simmer maple syrup, brown sugar, cream, and egg yolk. Add butter, simmer for 5 minutes, then stir in pecans. Cool completely.
  • Preheat oven to 180°C (355°F).
  • Roll & cut pastry into 8 rectangles.
  • Fill & shape: Add filling, cut diagonal slits, and braid.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.

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Notes

  • Best eaten fresh.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • Freeze unbaked plaits and bake from frozen.
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