Danish
Cream Cheese
*Puff pastry *Cream cheese *Eggs *Vanilla extract *Lemons *Powdered sugar
INGREDIENTS
In a mixing bowl, mix together cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest, egg, vanilla, and lemon juice until the mixture is creamy.
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Roll out the puff pastry on parchment paper lightly until smooth and place it on a lined baking sheet.
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Spread the cream cheese filling down the center of the puff pastry.
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Cut ½ inch diagonal strips up each side of the dough.
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Fold the pieces over the filling, alternating sides to resemble a braided pattern and tuck any excess dough under the ends.
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Mix together an egg with a tablespoon of water in a small bowl. Then use the egg wash to brush the puff pastry.
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Bake until golden brown and let cool.
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Prepare a glaze by mixing together powdered sugar with fresh lemon juice until smooth.
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Drizzle the lemon glaze over the pastry once it has cooled.
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Let cool, slice, and enjoy!
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--Reader Review
5
Made this for breakfast and it was a success! Everyone at home loved it. Thanks for the recipe.