@chambersandcharm: Easy Cream Cheese Danish Ingredients For the Danish: * 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed * 8 oz cream cheese, softened * 1/4 cup granulated sugar * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract * 1 teaspoon lemon juice * Pinch of salt * 1 large egg * 1 tablespoon milk or water, for egg wash For the Vanilla Icing: * 1/2 cup powdered sugar * 1 teaspoon milk, plus more if needed * Splash of vanilla extract Optional: * Strawberry jam or your favorite jam Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Cut the puff pastry into equal-sized squares and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. 3. Using a knife, lightly score a smaller square inside each pastry, about 1/2 inch from the edges. Don’t cut all the way through. 4. Using a fork, poke several holes inside the scored square only. This keeps the center from puffing too much while allowing the outside edges to rise. 5. In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, lemon juice, and salt until smooth. 6. Spoon the cream cheese mixture into the scored center of each pastry. 7. If desired, add a small spoonful of strawberry jam or your favorite jam on top. 8. Whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon milk or water. Brush the outer edges of the puff pastry with the egg wash. 9. Bake at 400°F for about 15 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown. 10. Mix the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Add a little more milk if needed to get a drizzle consistency. 11. Let the danishes cool slightly, then drizzle with the vanilla icing and serve.

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