Instructions

• Prepare baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, vanilla, sugar and lemon juice.
• Gently flour your clean work surface, and unfold the puff pasty.
• Using your fingertips, gently press the creased areas flat. Use a rolling pin if necessary.
• Use a cookie cutter or glass to cut out 4 circles.
• Repeat steps 4-6 with the remaining sheet of puff pastry.
• Place circles onto baking sheet.
• Gently score border about ½-1 inch inside each puff pastry circle.
• Using a fork, poke several times inside each of the circles.
• Spread cream cheese mixture into each circle, keeping inside the boarder.
• In a small bowl, mix together egg and water until frothy.
• Brush the border of each with egg mixture.
• Bake for 18-21 minutes or until golden brown.
• Allow to cool for 10 minutes on baking sheet.
• Heat lemon curd in the microwave for 25 seconds, then spoon on top of each danish.
• Sprinkle a pinch of lemon zest and dust with powdered sugar prior to serving.