Pecan Pastry Braid

Name: Pecan Pastry Braid
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: American, European
Ingredients: 1 sheet frozen store-bought puff pastry (thawed); ⅔ cup pecan chips (or finely chopped pecans; preferably toasted (see note)); ½ cup light brown sugar (packed); ¼ cup maple syrup; ½ tsp ground cinnamon; 3 tbsp salted butter (very soft); 1 large egg (beaten with one tbsp of water); 1½ cup powdered sugar ((180g)); 1 tsp pure vanilla extract; 3 tbsp milk (plus more as needed); pinch of salt

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:25min

Easy maple pecan pastry braid recipe with frozen puff pastry, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a quick vanilla icing drizzle! Perfect pecan braid with coffee or for brunch or dessert!

Updated at: Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:33:41 GMT