BAVARIAN CHOCOLATE-HAZELNUT BRAID

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Mmm! This delectable loaf gives you a little taste of Bavaria, thanks to the chocolaty, creamy filling and flaky crust. -Mary Louise Lever, Rome, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup (6 ounces) vanilla yogurt
1/3 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 large egg, separated
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
1/3 cup Nutella
3 tablespoons sliced almonds
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, coconut, egg yolk and extract., Unroll crescent dough onto a lightly greased baking sheet into 1 long rectangle; seal seams and perforations. Roll out into a 14x9-in. rectangle., Spread Nutella in a 3-in.-wide strip down center of rectangle. Top with yogurt mixture. On each long side, cut 1-in.-wide strips to within 1/2 in. of filling. Starting at 1 end, fold alternating strips at an angle across filling., Whisk egg white; brush over top and sides of dough. Sprinkle with almonds., Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Cool for 10 minutes before cutting into slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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