Ingredients
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For the Pastry:
1 sheet frozen puff pastry dough, thawed
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
3 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Topping:
1 cup leftover cranberry sauce
For the Egg Wash:
1 egg
1 tbsp water
For the Glaze:
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tbsp orange juice (add gradually as needed)
1/2 tsp orange zest (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Roll the puff pastry lightly and cut into 4–6 rectangles or squares. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Score a border about 1/2 inch from the edge of each pastry without cutting all the way through.
- Spread a spoonful of cream cheese filling inside each border. Top with cranberry sauce.
- Whisk the egg and water together. Brush the edges of the pastry with the egg wash.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown. Let cool slightly.
- Stir together powdered sugar, vanilla, orange juice, and zest to form a smooth glaze. Drizzle over warm or cooled danishes.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes