Ingredients:

  • 1 sheet (480g) frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Incorporate the egg, vanilla, and lemon zest, mixing only until combined.
  2. Cut the puff pastry into 8 equal squares or circles. Press a deep indentation into the center of each piece, leaving a 1/2 inch border.
  3. Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture into each indentation. Brush the outer edges of the dough with the mixture of one egg and 1 tablespoon of water.
  4. Bake in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 17–20 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through, until the edges are a deep mahogany gold.
  5. Allow the danishes to cool for 10 minutes. Whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla together, then drizzle over the warm pastries.