Follow these simple steps to create your Strawberry Danish with Cream Cheese:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Prepare Puff Pastry: Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to about ¼-inch thick.
3. Cut the Pastry: Cut the dough into rectangles, approximately 4×6 inches. You can create squares instead if you’d like a different shape.
4. Make Cream Cheese Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg yolk. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
5. Add Strawberries: Gently fold in the diced strawberries into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring they are evenly dispersed.
6. Assemble the Danish: Place a spoonful of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each rectangle. Make sure to leave enough space on the edges to seal the pastry.
7. Fold and Seal: Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling to create a diamond shape. Pinch the edges to seal securely.
8. Prepare Egg Wash: Beat the egg in a small bowl and brush a thin layer over the top of each Danish for that beautiful golden color.
9. Bake: Place the pastries on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up.
10. Cool: Remove from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for 10-15 minutes.
11. Serve: Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar for an elegant finish.

Follow these instructions carefully, and you’ll create a delightful batch of Strawberry Danish with Cream Cheese that’s sure to be a hit!