Cheese Danish

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone liners.

Step 2

Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.

Step 3

Roll one sheet of puff pastry to approx. 10 inch square. Cut into 9 squares.

Step 4

Transfer the squares to the prepared pan. Use a fork to dock the pastry, leaving a 1 & 1/2 inch border. You don't need to poke holes all the way through; just lightly poke with a fork.

Step 5

Brush each pastry with the egg white.

Step 6

Top each square with about a tablespoon of cream cheese mixture. (A #50 scoop works very well.) Place it just in the center; it will spread as it bakes.

Step 7

Bake for 12 to 16 minutes, or until the pastries are lightly browned.

Step 8

Place the pans on wire racks to cool. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Step 9

Stir together the confectioners’ sugar, 1 tablespoon milk/cream, and vanilla. Add more milk or cream, a small amount at a time until the glaze is thick but pourable.

Step 10

Drizzle the glaze over the pastries before serving.