Delicious Gluten-Free Danish Pastry with Cream Cheese Filling

1.In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free all-purpose flour, almond flour, sugar, xanthan gum, and salt. Mix well to combine.

2.Add the cold, cubed unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

3.In a separate bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, milk, egg, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth and creamy.

4.Pour the cream cheese mixture into the flour mixture and stir until a dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, add a little more gluten-free flour until it is manageable.

5.Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.

6.Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

7.On a lightly floured surface (using gluten-free flour), roll out the chilled dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.

8.Cut the dough into squares or triangles, depending on your desired shape for the pastries.

9.Place a spoonful of the cream cheese filling in the center of each square or triangle. Fold the corners over the filling to create a pocket or twist the dough to form a danish shape.

10.Place the shaped pastries on the prepared baking sheet. Beat the egg and brush it over the tops of the pastries for a golden finish. Sprinkle a little sugar on top for added sweetness.

11.Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown and puffed up.

12.Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your delicious gluten-free danish pastries!