Cheese Danish

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese, (room temperature)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/2 teaspoon water
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoon milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 box puff pastry sheets

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

2. 2

   --- Pastry ---

3. 3

   Cut each pastry sheet into 8 strips.

4. 4

   Take two strips of puff pastry and pinch the ends together to create one long strip.

5. 5

   Twist the strip until it forms a braided piece.

6. 6

   Place one end of the long, twisted strip down onto the parchment paper and wrap the dough around it, starting in the center and creating a pinwheel base.

7. 7

   --- Cheese Filling ---

8. 8

   In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

9. 9

   Add egg yolk, sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice. Beat for 2 more minutes.

10. 10

    Add a heaping spoonful of cream cheese mixture to the center of each pastry.

11. 11

    --- Egg Wash ---

12. 12

    In a small bowl, whisk egg and water together until combined.

13. 13

    Brush each pastry with egg wash.

14. 14

    Bake for 23-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

15. 15

    Remove from the oven and let cool.

16. 16

    --- Glaze Drizzle ---

17. 17

    Once the pastries have cooled, mix powdered sugar, milk and vanilla together.

18. 18

    Drizzle each pastry with glaze and enjoy.