Easy Cheese Danish

Certainly! A Cheese Danish is a delightful pastry that’s perfect for breakfast or a snack. It combines a flaky, buttery crust with a creamy, sweet cheese filling, often topped with a drizzle of icing or a sprinkle of sugar. Here’s a simple recipe to make your own Cheese Danish at home.

Ingredients:

For the Pastry:

  • 1 sheet of puff pastry (store-bought, thawed according to package instructions)
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)

For the Cheese Filling:

  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)

For the Icing (optional):

  • 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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