Description
These Easy Strawberry Toaster Strudels are a delicious homemade treat featuring flaky puff pastry filled with sweet strawberry jam, topped with a smooth vanilla icing. Perfect for breakfast or an indulgent snack, this recipe guides you through making classic toaster-style strudels from scratch with minimal fuss and delightful results.
Ingredients
Scale
Strudels
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
- â…” cup thick strawberry jam (seedless preferred)
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tablespoon water
Icing
- 1 ½ Tablespoons salted butter (melted)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 ½ Tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and pastry: Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Place one sheet of thawed puff pastry on a baking sheet, gently roll it out into a flat square, then cut it into 6 equal rectangles.
- Mix jam filling: In a small bowl, whisk together the strawberry jam and cornstarch until smooth to help thicken the filling during baking.
- Fill pastry rectangles: Spoon about 1 ½ tablespoons of the jam mixture onto 3 of the pastry rectangles, leaving a ½-inch border around the edges.
- Apply egg wash to edges: In a separate small bowl, whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Lightly brush the edges of the jam-covered rectangles with the egg wash to help seal the strudels.
- Assemble strudels: Place the remaining 3 puff pastry rectangles over the jam-covered ones, pressing the edges firmly to seal. Transfer the assembled strudels to the refrigerator while you repeat the same process with the second sheet of pastry.
- Prepare for baking: Carefully place all 6 assembled strudels onto one prepared baking sheet. Lightly brush the tops with the egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake the strudels: Bake in the preheated oven for 16 minutes or until the strudels are puffed up and golden brown. Once baked, transfer them to a wire rack to cool until just warm.
- Make the icing: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted salted butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the milk quantity to reach a drizzling consistency if necessary.
- Drizzle icing and serve: Pour the icing into a small resealable plastic bag and snip off a tiny corner. Drizzle the icing over the warm strudels. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade strawberry toaster strudels!
Notes
- Use seedless strawberry jam for a smooth texture without seeds.
- Chilling the strudels before baking helps the pastry keep its shape and ensures even baking.
- If puff pastry is frozen, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight or for at least a couple of hours before starting the recipe.
- The egg wash can be applied carefully with a pastry brush or your fingertip.
- For a more decorative look, you can cut small slits on top of the pastries before baking to allow steam to escape.
- Make sure to use parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
