Danish Cheese Pockets

Name: Danish Cheese Pockets
Ingredients: 1 lb danish pastry dough (approximately); Filling; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Eggwash; 1 egg; 1 pinch salt; Topping; 1/2 cup sliced almonds; Water icing; 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar (sifted after measuring); 1 tablespoon water; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Ingredients

1 lb danish pastry dough (approximately)
Filling
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons sugar
1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Eggwash
1 egg
1 pinch salt
Topping
1/2 cup sliced almonds
Water icing
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar (sifted after measuring)
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

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["Combine cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk and vanilla.", "Beat together with a small spatula.", "Place dough on a floured surface and lightly sprinkle flour over it.", "Using a rolling pin, press the dough in firm, parallel strokes to soften it.", "Flour the surface and the dough again if necessary.", "Roll dough out to a 12\" x 17\"" rectangle.""