Danish Cream Cheese Filling - CI

By mariannefeldman

Cook's Illustrated

CREAM CHEESE FILLING

http://www.cooksillustrated.com/recipes/detail.asp?docid=8140

Published January 1, 2007.
Makes enough for 2 braids or 16 individual Danish.
Don’t use reduced-fat or fat-free cream cheese for this recipe.

Ingredients

• INGREDIENTS
• 1 package cream cheese (8 ounces), cut into 1-inch pieces, at room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest from 1 lemon
• 1/4 cup sugar (1 3/4 ounces)

Preparation

Step 1

INSTRUCTIONS
Using spoon, mix all ingredients together thoroughly in medium bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and chill until ready to use.