• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

Apple Filling

• In a medium saucepan over medium low heat, bring water, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and lemon juice to a boil, stirring constantly.
• Continue stirring until the sauce thickens up, then add diced apples. Continue cooking for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Pastry

• Cut each pastry sheet into 8 strips.
• Take two strips of puff pastry and pinch the ends together to create one long strip.
• Twist the strip until it forms a braided piece.
• Place one end of the long, twisted strip down onto the parchment paper and wrap the dough around it, starting in the center and creating a pinwheel base. Poke the center 4 to 5 times with a fork.

Cream Cheese Mixture

• In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
• Add egg yolk, sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice. Beat for 2 more minutes.
• Add a heaping spoonful of cream cheese mixture to the center of each pastry followed by a spoonful of apple filling.

Egg Wash

• In a small bowl, whisk egg and water together until combined.
• Brush easy pastry with egg wash.
• Bake for 23-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Remove from the oven and let cool.

Glaze Drizzle

• Once the pastries have cooled, mix powdered sugar and vanilla together.
• Drizzle each pastry with glaze and enjoy.