A deliciously flaky pastry filled with sweet cream cheese and fresh strawberries, perfect for breakfast or dessert.

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In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine milk, sugar, salt, egg, and the yeast mixture. Gradually mix in flour until a dough forms.
Knead the dough for about 5 minutes, then cover and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Punch down the dough and roll it into a large rectangle. Distribute cold butter cubes over two-thirds of the dough, fold the dough like a letter, and roll it out again. Repeat folding and rolling twice more, then chill for 1 hour.
While dough chills, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
Roll out the chilled dough and cut into squares. Place a dollop of cream cheese mixture and a few strawberry slices in the center of each square.
Fold or shape the pastries as desired and transfer them to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush pastries with egg wash (1 egg mixed with 1 tbsp water).
Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before drizzling with optional strawberry jam.