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cream cheese danish

www.melissassouthernstylekitchen.com
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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Servings: 12

Ingredients

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Instructions

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Step 1

Thaw puff pastry per package directions.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet or 2 standard size baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.

Step 3

Add cream cheese, sour cream, granulated sugar, lemon zest, vanilla extract (OR lemon) and egg yolk to a mediums size bowl. Beat on medium high speed with an electric mixer until smooth and fully combined.

Step 4

On a lightly floured surface, unfold puff pastry sheets, rolling with a rolling pin just until smooth around 12 x 14 inches in size. Use a sharp knife or pastry wheel to cut each sheet into 12 even strips.

Step 5

Pinch the ends of 2 strips together to create one long strip then twist.

Step 6

Wind the twisted strip into a spiral, and place onto the pan. Repeat with the remaining strips, pressing two strips together, then twist and form into a circle. flatten the center gently to create a bed for the cream cheese.

Step 7

Use the back of a spoon or a bottom of a glass to gently flatten the centers to create a place for the cream cheese filling

Step 8

Use a tablespoon to divide the filling between the pastries dolloping into the center. Use a pastry brush to brush the puff pastry with egg wash. Sprinkle evenly with turbinado sugar. n egg and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.

Step 9

Bake for 16-18 minutes or until golden and puffed. Allow them to cool on the pan for 5 minutes then gently remove to a cooling rack to cool completely while you make the glaze.

Step 10

In a small bowl whisk together powdered sugar and heavy cream with vanilla. Drizzle over cooled danish.

Step 11

Store chilled for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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