Strawberry Cheese Danishes

The preparation

7 steps, about 52 minutes start to finish.

1. 01

   Cut puff pastry sheets into approximately 3-inch squares (about 12 from first sheet).

2. 02

   Make cream cheese filling: combine room temp cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, egg yolk, vanilla, and a squeeze of lemon juice.

3. 03

   Make strawberry topping: hull and slice strawberries, cook with 2 tbsp sugar, lemon juice, and water until reduced into a thick sauce.

4. 04

   Fold corners of puff pastry squares inward to create wells.

5. 05

   Add cream cheese filling to wells, then top with strawberry sauce.

6. 06

   Brush edges with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.

7. 07

   Bake at 400°F for 20-22 minutes, turning pan halfway through.