Cheese Danish Recipe

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Ingredients:
For the Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 egg, divided (yolk for filling, white for brushing)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Zest of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Pastry:
1 package puff pastry, thawed (store-bought or homemade)
Flour (for dusting)
For the Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:
Preheat Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and position two racks towards the center.

Make the Filling:
In a large bowl, combine 8 oz of cream cheese, 3 tablespoons of granulated sugar, the egg yolk, 2 teaspoons of lemon juice, lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Mix until smooth and set aside.

Prepare the Puff Pastry:
Lightly flour your work surface and rolling pin.
Roll out each sheet of puff pastry to smooth out the creases, aiming for a 16 x 8-inch rectangle.
Cut each sheet into four 4-inch squares (8 squares total).

Form the Danishes:
Transfer the pastry squares to lined baking sheets (using Silpats or parchment paper).
Brush the edges of each square with the reserved egg white.
Fold each corner of the squares into the center to create a little nest for the filling. Press down gently in the center to secure the folds.

Fill and Bake:
Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese filling into the center of each square.
Brush the exposed pastry with more egg white.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 15 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden and puffed up.

Make the Glaze:
While the danishes are cooling, combine 1 cup of powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, and 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract in a bowl.
Whisk until smooth.

Finish:
Once the danishes are cool, drizzle the glaze over them using a whisk or a spoon.
Ensure that some glaze covers the outer puff pastry corners for added sweetness and a beautiful finish.

Serve:
Enjoy your delicious homemade cheese danishes, perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat any time of day.
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