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Add room temperature cream cheese, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and white sugar to a mixing bowl, and whip until light and fluffy; set aside.
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Add powdered sugar and milk/water to a small bowl and whisk; set aside to thicken. (optional and only if you want iced Danish).
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On a cutting board, unwrap your crescent dough tube and slice the dough into 8 equal discs.
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Add each disk to your baking sheet. Stretch out each portion to create a larger disc and create a depression in the center for the filling.
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Add the melted butter and brown sugar to a small dish, and mix. Brush each dough circle with the melted butter/sugar mixture.
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Fill each crescent center with a healthy dollop of cream cheese and spread neatly using the back of a clean spoon.
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Bake for 15 minutes at 350°F. Crescents will be golden brown, and feel slightly firm to the touch.
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Cool for 10 minutes before swizzling icing onto each Danish (optional).