Strawberry Puff Pastry Dessery

1/2 package frozen puff pastry
5 cups fresh, sliced strawberries, divided
6 oz white baking chocolate
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup confectioner's sugar
1/3 cup malted milk powder
2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped
strawberry syrup, optional

Thaw one puff pastry sheet. Unfold. Cut lengthwise into 3 3-inch wide strips. Cut each strip into thirds (9 squares total). Place 1 inch apart on cookie sheet. Bake at 400 for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Place 2 1/2 cups strawberries in a blender; Cover and puree. Set aside. In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate. Cool slightly. Addd cream cheese & vanilla. Beat until smooth. Beat in the confectioner's sugar & malted milk. Stir in the puree & fold in the whipped cream.

Split pastry squares in half horizontally. Line an ungreased 13 x 9 dish with the bottom pastry halves, cut side up. Spread wih 3 1/2 cups of the strawberry cream. Cover with pastry tops, cut side down.

Spread wih remaining berries. Drizzle with strawberry syrup if desired.