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### Instructions:
1. **Preheat Oven:** Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. **Prepare Filling:** In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. **Cut Puff Pastry:** Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface and cut into squares (about 4×4 inches).
4. **Assemble Danishes:** Place a dollop of cream cheese mixture in the center of each square. Top with sliced strawberries.
5. **Fold and Seal:** Fold the corners of the pastry toward the center or create a border, pressing lightly to seal.
6. **Egg Wash:** Brush the edges with beaten egg for a golden finish.
7. **Bake:** Bake for 15–20 minutes or until pastry is puffed and golden brown.
8. **Glaze (Optional):** Mix powdered sugar with a little milk and drizzle over cooled danishes for extra sweetness.
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### Tips for Perfect Danishes:
* Use ripe but firm strawberries to avoid soggy pastry.
* Don’t overload the filling to keep the pastry crisp.
* Let danishes cool slightly before glazing.
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### A Bakery Favorite Made Simple
This **Strawberry Cream Cheese Danish** recipe brings the bakery right to your kitchen. With its flaky crust, creamy filling, and fresh fruit topping, it’s a treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a special morning indulgence.
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