Creating delicious Breakfast Cheese Danish is easier than you might think. Follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare Puff Pastry: Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut into squares (about 4×4 inches).
3. Make Cream Cheese Filling: In a bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk. Mix until smooth and creamy.
4. Assemble Danishes: Place a generous tablespoon of the cream cheese filling in the center of each puff pastry square. Be careful not to overfill.
5. Fold and Seal: Fold the corners of each square towards the center, pinching them to seal the filling inside. Alternatively, you can create a pinwheel shape for a decorative touch.
6. Prepare Egg Wash: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. This will create a beautiful golden color on your Danish.
7. Brush with Egg Wash: Using a pastry brush, lightly coat the tops of the assembled pastries with the egg wash.
8. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the pastries are puffed and golden brown.
9. Cool Down: Once baked, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for about 15 minutes.
10. Optional Toppings: If desired, top with fresh fruit, fruit preserves, or a dusting of powdered sugar before serving.

These steps will guide you in creating your own batch of Breakfast Cheese Danish, turning an average morning into an extraordinary one.