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Set pastry sheet out to thaw for 30 minutes.
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Rinse and slice strawberries, then cook on medium heat with ¼ cup sugar for 10 minutes, stirring frequently to form a thick, jam-like texture. Set in the fridge to cool.
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In a small bowl, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
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Unroll pastry, then cut lines at an angle up both sides to the fold.
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On the middle third, spread out your cream cheese mixture, then top with your strawberries.
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Starting at the top, alternately cross over each strip of pastry, forming a braid pattern until you reach the end.
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Brush on some melted butter, and bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
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When fully cooked, drizzle with icing. (Whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar and 1-2 tsp milk till smooth)