Over time, the dough changed slightly - and became the Danish Pastry we know and love today. In Denmark, Danish Pastry is actually known as Wienerbrød - literally: Vienna bread. In the rest of the world, it's 'Danish'. Preheat oven to 400ºF (200ºC) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. In a small bowl, combine raspberry jam and fresh raspberries. Using an electric mixer (or a wooden spoon), beat the cream cheese with the powdered sugar, egg yolk, lemon zest and vanilla extract until creamy and well combined. Whisk one egg in a small bowl. Use a pastry brush to brush the egg all over the top of the puff pastry dough of each danish. Place the danish in a 400°F preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. While the danishes bake in the oven, stir powdered sugar and milk together in a small bowl to make the icing. When the danishes come out of the oven Step 2. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, milk and 2 tablespoons/30 milliliters water. Step 3. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture. Using a rubber spatula, fold the mixture until it is evenly moistened. Turn the dough out onto a piece of plastic wrap, shape into a small rectangle, and wrap well. Do this one even sized scoop at a time, alternating between each crust to assure an even split. Use a spoon, spatula, or your hands to smooth the layer of choux on each shortcrust into a flat layer that covers the top of the crust. Add to oven and bake for 1 hr. After 1 hr the pastry should be golden brown and dry. Instructions. Thaw the puff pastry on the counter for about 15-30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Make the cream cheese filling by adding the softened cream cheese to a mixing bowl, add the sugar, and vanilla, and mix with a fork until well incorporated. Set aside. The Birth of the Danish Pastry: The Wienerbrød. The Wienerbrød, or Danish pastry, was born in the early 19th century when a Danish baker traveled to Vienna, Austria, to learn the art of puff pastry making. The baker returned to Denmark and introduced the Viennese technique of laminating butter into dough, which made the pastry flakier and Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place your oven's rack in the center and preheat it to 400°F. Mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, egg yolk, and salt until smooth and light in texture. Unfold the sheet of puff pastry, dust off excess flour, and place it on the baking sheet. Spread 1/2 of the cream cheese filling down the center of the strip. Using a sharp knife, pastry wheel, or pizza cutter, cut 10 slanting strips along both sides. Fold strips over dough, alternating each side to resemble a twist or a braid. Fold the bottom end up to seal the filling inside. Repeat with 2nd half of dough and remaining cream Spread cream cheese down the middle. 4 ounces cream cheese. Spread the apple pie filling over the cream cheese. 5 ounces apple pie filling. Whisk an egg and brush over the top of the dough. 1 egg. Criss-cross the dough over the filling. Place in the oven and bake for 25 minutes until the pastry is a light golden brown. gHHb.