Cream Cheese & Strawberry Danishes

Servings: 6

• 6 17-oz Vita Ice Strawberry Watermelon Naturally-Flavored Sparkling Water
• 1 box Puff Pastry, thawed
• 8 oz. Cream Cheese
• 2 tbsp. Maple Syrup
• 1 tbsp. Milk
• Zest of 1 Lemon
• Juice of 1 Lemon
• 1/3 cup Strawberry Jam or Fruit Preserves
• (Optional) 1/2 cup Fresh Strawberries, thinly sliced
• 1 large Egg, beaten

1. Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the cream cheese on medium speed until creamy and smooth, about 1 minute.
3. Add in the lemon zest, lemon juice, maple syrup, and milk. Beat until well-combined, about 1-2 minutes.
4. On a floured surface, lightly roll out the thawed puff pastry for an even surface.
5. Using a cookie cutter or large drinking glass, cut 3 1/2" circles. Transfer to the prepared pan.
6. In the center of each puff pastry circle, add 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture. Then, add a small dollop of the strawberry jam on top.
7. (Optional: Add a few thin slices of strawberry.)
8. Brush the puff pastry edges with an egg wash and sprinkle with a little baking sweetener.
9. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
10. Let cool for 5 minutes before dusting with powdered sugar and serving with the complimentary Vita Ice Strawberry Watermelon Naturally-Flavored Sparkling Water. Enjoy!