Cream Cheese Danish Recipe

Ingredients

• 17.3 oz puff pastry sheets (thawed (1 pack))
• 8 oz cream cheese, room temp
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp whole milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp water

Instructions

1. 1

   Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 375°F.

2. 2

   In a bowl, cream together the room temp cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until combined.

3. 3

   Unfold pastry sheets and cut 9 squares. Repeat with the second sheet.

4. 4

   Divide the cream cheese mixture evenly among the 18 squares and place in the middle.

5. 5

   Bring two opposite corners to the middle over the cream cheese and fold together and pinch to seal. Repeat with all the danishes.

6. 6

   Add to the baking sheet and brush to tops with the egg wash. Bake 18-20 minutes or until golden and crispy.

7. 7

   Once cooked, allow the pastries to cool.

8. 8

   Combine milk and powdered sugar until a thick glaze forms.

9. 9

   Drizzle over the cooled pastries and serve.