Homemade Danish Rolls

• 2 sheets Puff Pastry
• 8 oz. cream cheese
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 tsp. almond extract
• 1/3 c. jam
• 1 c. powdered sugar
• 2 T. milk
• 1/2 tsp. almond extract
• 1/4 c. toasted almonds
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• Thaw the puff pastry in the refrigerator overnight.  Set out the cream cheese for about an hour to come to room temperature.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.  Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

Unfold and lay out the thawed puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface.  Cut each sheet into six equal parts by cutting into thirds; then in half; set on the parchment lined baking sheets.

In a mixing bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, vanilla and almond extract.  Mix until smooth.

Spread 1 heaping tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture on each puff pastry square.  Spread one heaping teaspoon of jam on top of cream cheese on each pastry piece.

Bake for 15-17 minutes or until lightly browned.

Meanwhile, make the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk and almond extract until smooth.

Remove the baked danishes from the oven and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes.  Then lightly glaze each danish and sprinkle with toasted almonds.

Make sure to use jam and not jelly.  Jelly will spread out too much.  Some of my favorites are raspberry, cherry and apricot.  Apple butter is also delicious.