Cream Cheese Danish

Directions

1. Step 1
   Peheat oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Step 2
   In a large mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and sugar untiil smooth.  Beat in the egg yolk then beat in the apple butter and vanilla.

3. Step 3
   On a lightly floured surface, unfold one of the puff pastry sheets. Roll it out slightly to a 10 X 10 square. Cut the dough into four even squares.  Repeat with the second puff pastry sheet. 

4. Step 4
   Spoon about 1-2 heaping tablespoons of apple butter filling into the center of each square and spread evenly with a knife.  Fold each corner in towards the center, making an X. Place on the baking sheet. At this point if dough feels too warm, refrigerate for 15 minutes.

5. Step 5
   In small bowl, beat together the egg white and a little bit of water. Brush the tops of each danish. Bake for 20 minutes or until the dough is puffed and golden brown. Cool 15 minutes.

6. Step 6
   After 15 minutes, make the glaze.  In large bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, and vanilla. If it's too thick, add the remaining milk. Drizzle over top of each danish.

7. Step 7
   Serve warm or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.