Lemon Cream Cheese Pastry

Indulge in flaky puff pastry filled with a luscious lemon cream cheese filling, topped with a sweet glaze. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or a midday treat, these pastries combine tangy and sweet flavors in every bite.

Ingredients:

1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
1/4 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
1-2 tsp milk (for glaze)

This pastry is a perfect balance of buttery layers and a creamy, zesty filling that will brighten up any table.

Directions:

Preheat Oven: Preheat to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Prepare Filling: In a bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla until smooth.
Shape Pastry: Cut the puff pastry into 6 squares. Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each square. Fold the corners toward the center, overlapping slightly, and press gently to seal.
Brush with Egg Wash: Lightly brush the tops of the pastries with beaten egg for a golden finish.
Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown. Let cool slightly.
Make Glaze: Mix powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over cooled pastries.