Delicate Strawberry and Cream Cheese Pastry

Cut the strawberries into large pieces. In a saucepan, combine them with sugar and starch. Cook over medium heat for about 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.

Transfer to a container, cover with plastic wrap directly touching the surface, and let cool.

Mix the cream cheese, sugar, and lemon zest until smooth.

Roll out one sheet of dough (200 g) into a rectangle. Make cuts along the edges. Place half of the cream cheese filling, then half of the strawberry filling. Fold the dough over, braiding the strips.

Cut the second sheet of dough into 4 parts. Roll each into a rectangle, making cuts on one side. Place the remaining cream cheese and strawberry fillings on the other side.

Mix the egg yolk with milk and brush the pastry using a silicone pastry brush.