A Quick And Easy Sweet Treat/OLD SCHOOL CREAM CHEESE DANISH/So Easy And Delicious

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta offers a lighter texture with fewer calories.

puff pastry

🥗Healthier: phyllo dough

💰Cheaper: homemade dough

Phyllo is lower in fat and can be made from pantry staples.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free and adds a unique flavor.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia reduces calories while providing sweetness.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface until thin.

Cut the pastry into squares or rectangles, about 4 inches wide.

In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth.

Spoon the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each pastry square.

Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling to create a pocket.

Brush the edges with egg wash to seal.

Place the danishes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown.

Remove from oven and let cool slightly.

Mix powdered sugar with milk to create a glaze.

Drizzle the glaze over the cooled danishes.

Cooking Techniques

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