The Sweet & Savory Braided Dream Recipe
This Sweet & Savory Braided Dream combines the creamy sweetness of mashed sweet potatoes with caramelized onions, tangy goat cheese, and fresh thyme all wrapped in a flaky puff pastry braid. A showstopping dish perfect for brunches or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
- Category: Brunch, Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Filling
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed 🍠
- 1 tbsp butter
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced 🧅
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 100 g goat cheese, crumbled
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
For the Braid
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg (for egg wash) 🥚
- 1 tsp sesame or nigella seeds (optional topping)
Instructions
- Make the mash: Boil sweet potatoes until tender, then mash with butter, salt, and pepper. Let cool.
- Caramelize the onions: Cook onions in olive oil until golden, then add brown sugar and thyme. Let cool.
- Prepare the filling: Mix mashed sweet potato with caramelized onions and goat cheese.
- Assemble the braid: Roll out puff pastry, add filling, and create a braid with the pastry.
- Finish & bake: Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with seeds, and bake until golden.
- Cool slightly, then slice: Serve warm or at room temp, perfect for any occasion.
Notes
- The braid can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking for convenience.
- Experiment with different cheeses or herbs for variations on this recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Sweet & Savory Braided Dream, Braided Sweet Potato Pastry, Goat Cheese and Caramelized Onion Braid
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