Making your own Strawberry Danish (with Cream Cheese) can be both straightforward and enjoyable. Follow these steps to create this incredible pastry:

1. Preheat Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare Puff Pastry: Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut it into a rectangle, approximately 12×8 inches.
3. Make Cream Cheese Mixture: In a bowl, blend the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
4. Spread Cream Cheese: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly along the center of the pastry rectangle, leaving about an inch of space on the sides.
5. Add Strawberries: Lay the sliced strawberries on top of the cream cheese mixture, evenly distributing them.
6. Fold Pastry: Cut diagonal slits on both sides of the rectangle. Then, fold the cut strips over the filling, alternating sides to create a braided effect.
7. Prepare Egg Wash: In a small bowl, mix the beaten egg with milk. Brush this egg wash over the pastry to give it a beautiful golden color while baking.
8. Bake: Place the pastry in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the pastry is golden and puffed.
9. Cool: Once baked, remove the Danish from the oven and allow it to cool on the baking sheet for about 10-15 minutes.
10. Serve: Optionally, dust the cooled Danish with additional powdered sugar before slicing and serving.

These steps will help you create a beautiful and delicious Strawberry Danish that will impress anyone who tries it!