Ingredients
For the Danish:

• 6 oz (170g) cream cheese, softened
• 3 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 sheet puff pastry (1 batch), thawed
• 1 egg white, lightly beaten

For the Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar (120g)
• 2 tbsp milk
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Position two oven racks in the middle of the oven and preheat to 375°F (190°C).
   • Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
2. Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling:
   • In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract on medium-low speed until smooth and well combined.
3. Prepare the Puff Pastry:
   • On a lightly floured surface, roll your puff pastry into a 16x8-inch rectangle.
   • Cut it in half lengthwise, then cut each half into quarters to make 8 (4-inch) squares.
   • If using store-bought puff pastry, lightly roll out each sheet and cut it into 8 squares.
   • Brush the edges of the squares with the beaten egg white.
   • Fold each corner inward about 1 inch, pressing gently to seal the corners.
   • Arrange the pastries 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets and brush any exposed pastry with the egg white.
4. Assemble the Danish:
   • Spoon 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese filling into the center of each pastry square.
5. Bake:
   • Bake for 15 minutes, then rotate the pans and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown and puffed up.
   • Let them cool on the baking sheets while you prepare the glaze.
6. Make the Glaze:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
7. Drizzle and Serve:
   • Drizzle the glaze over the warm pastries before serving. Enjoy!

Notes:

• For even filling portions, use a cookie scoop.
• Always thaw puff pastry before rolling; it can crack if frozen.
• If you're using block puff pastry, opt for pre-rolled sheets to save time.
• For extra flavor, add a spoonful of fruit jam to the center of each Danish before baking.
• Let the Danishes cool slightly before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.

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