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.

1

Roll out the puff pastry on parchment paper lightly until smooth and place it on a lined baking sheet.

2

Spread the cream cheese filling down the center of the puff pastry.

3

Cut ½ inch diagonal strips up each side of the dough.

4

Fold the pieces over the filling, alternating sides to resemble a braided pattern and tuck any excess dough under the ends.

5

 Mix together an egg with a tablespoon of water in a small bowl. Then use the egg wash to brush the puff pastry. 

6

Bake until golden brown and let cool.

7

Prepare a glaze by mixing together powdered sugar with fresh lemon juice until smooth. 

8

Drizzle the lemon glaze over the pastry once it has cooled.

9

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.