Raspberry Linzer Cheese Danishes

Directions

1. 1
   Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 400.
2. 2
   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. 3
   Using an electric mixer, beat together the cream cheese and marzipan at high speed for 1 minute.
4. 4
   Beat in 1/4 cup confectioners sugar.
5. 5
   Beat in the egg yolk, vanilla and salt.
6. 6
   Place the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and roll out to form a 10-inch square; cut into 4 equal squares and place on the prepared baking sheet.
7. 7
   Dollop the cream cheese mixture evenly in the center of each square; top with 1 teaspoon jam.
8. 8
   In a small bowl, beat the egg white with a fork, then lightly brush some of it onto the pastry.
9. 9
   Lift 2 opposite corners of each pastry and cross over the center, overlapping slightly; pinch to seal.
10. 10
    Brush the tops with more egg white and sprinkle with the almonds.
11. 11
    Bake until golden, about 20 minutes.
12. 12
    Let cool completely.
13. 13
    In a small bowl, stir the remaining 1/4 cup confectioners sugar and the heavy cream with a fork until smooth; drizzle over the cooled pastries.