Cream Cheese Danishes with Sugared Cranberries and Butter Glaze

Ingredients: For the Danishes:

• 1 package puff pastry sheets (thawed if frozen)
• 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Zest of one lemon
• 1 cup fresh cranberries
• 2 tablespoons sugar (for sugaring cranberries)

For the Butter Glaze:

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation Steps:

1. Preheat and Prepare Pastry:
   • Preheat your oven according to the puff pastry package instructions. Roll out the pastry sheets and cut into squares or rectangles.
2. Prepare Cream Cheese Filling:
   • In a bowl, whip together softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth and creamy.
3. Assemble Danishes:
   • Place a dollop of the cream cheese mixture onto the center of each pastry square. Fold the corners toward the center, creating a pinwheel shape.
4. Sugared Cranberries:
   • In a separate bowl, toss fresh cranberries in sugar until they are well-coated. Place sugared cranberries on top of the cream cheese filling.
5. Bake to Perfection:
   • Bake the danishes in the preheated oven according to the puff pastry package instructions or until they turn golden brown and flaky.
6. Prepare Butter Glaze:
   • While the danishes cool slightly, whisk together powdered sugar, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract to create the butter glaze.
7. Drizzle and Serve:
   • Drizzle the butter glaze over the warm danishes, allowing it to seep into the layers. Serve these delightful pastries warm for the perfect breakfast or brunch treat.
8. Enjoy the Bliss:
   • Indulge in the heavenly combination of flaky pastry, creamy cheese, and sugared cranberries – a blissful symphony of flavors in every bite.

These Cream Cheese Danishes with Sugared Cranberries and Butter Glaze are a delightful addition to your breakfast repertoire, offering a perfect blend of sweetness and sophistication.