Get ready for a sweet treat that’s sure to satisfy your cravings – a mouthwatering Lemon Cream Cheese Danish that’s ridiculously easy to make and utterly divine.

Imagine a buttery, flaky pastry crust wrapped around a creamy, dreamy lemon-infused filling – it’s a match made in heaven. And the best part? You can whip it up in no time using store-bought puff pastry dough.

Prep time is a breeze – simply thaw your puff pastry dough overnight in the fridge, or leave it at room temperature for a few hours. Once it’s ready, roll it out to a thickness of about 1/4 inch and cut it into a large rectangle.

Now it’s time to make the filling. In a large mixing bowl, combine your cream cheese, granulated sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy, then set aside.

Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the center of the pastry dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges. Fold the edges of the pastry up over the filling, pressing gently to seal.

Brush the pastry with a little bit of egg wash and sprinkle with granulated sugar. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.

While the danish is baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk. Drizzle the glaze over the warm danish and serve.

This Lemon Cream Cheese Danish is perfect for a decadent breakfast or brunch – and it’s so easy to make. The combination of the buttery pastry crust and creamy lemon filling is absolute perfection.

Leftover danish can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Simply reheat in the microwave for 10 seconds to warm.