Strawberry Cream Cheese Danishes

Directions

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and egg yolk until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
• Unroll the puff pastry sheets. Lightly smooth any seams with a rolling pin. Cut each sheet into 4 equal squares (8 squares total). Place the squares on the prepared baking sheet.
• Gently fold the corners of each square toward the center, lightly pressing to seal. If needed, dab a tiny bit of water to help the dough stick. Use a fork to prick the center of each pastry.
• Spoon about 2 tablespoons of cream cheese filling into the center of each square, then top with 3 strawberry slices. If the puff pastry has gotten warm, chill the formed pastries in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before finishing.
• Lightly beat the egg white and brush over the pastry edges. Sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
• Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.