Cream Cheese Apple Braid

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. 2
   In small bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth.
3. 3
   In small bowl, toss together the apple pieces, cinnamon, sugar, flour and pinch of salt.
4. 4
   Unroll one crust and gently stretch corner to form an almost square shape. Fold in thirds to make creases and unfold.
5. 5
   Down center of crust, spread half of the cream cheese mixture, almost to edges. Top with half the apple mixture.
6. 6
   Brush beaten egg lightly over the crust, on either side of the filling.
7. 7
   Slice the sides into thick strips then alternate them over top of the filling, forming a braid.
8. 8
   Fold ends up to keep filling inside.
9. 9
   Repeat with the second crust and remaining filling/apples.
10. 10
    Place braids on parchment lined sheet and brush tops with a bit more egg wash.
11. 11
    Sprinkle with the spiced sugar mixture before sliding into your preheated oven
12. 12
    Bake 25 - 30 minutes, until tops are golden brown.
13. 13
    Remove them to a wire rack to slightly cool before serving.
14. 14
    Serve slices as is or dust with powdered sugar.