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

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2. Unroll the Crescent Dough
Carefully unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into triangles. Lay them out on the prepared baking sheet.

3. Create the Cream Cheese Filling
In a mixing bowl, blend the cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon zest until smooth and creamy.

4. Assemble the Danishes
Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture onto the wide end of each crescent triangle. Optionally, add a dollop of fruit preserves on top of the cream cheese.

5. Roll and Seal
Gently roll up the triangles, starting from the wide end, to create a crescent shape. Ensure the filling is securely enclosed.

6. Brush with Egg Wash
In a small bowl, beat the egg and brush it over the tops of the danishes. This will give them a beautiful golden brown finish when baked.

7. Bake to Perfection
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the danishes are puffed up and golden brown.

8. Dust with Powdered Sugar
Once out of the oven, let the danishes cool slightly before dusting them with powdered sugar.