I made a similar recipe over the weekend using the Brioche dough from Artisan in Five. I used homemade strawberry jam + a little flour for one loaf. But I got adventuresome for the second and owing to my peculiar love for pecans decided to try them in the braid. I toasted them in a little butter first and then sprinkled a cinnamon/sugar mixture on the loaf, added the nuts, and then the cream cheese filling. I thought both loaves were incredible, but as I said, I am rather partial to pecans---and especially toasted ones. WOW! The pecan version sounds spectacular. Thanks ever so much for sharing! ~ MaryJane

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