Description
These Easy Strawberry Toaster Strudels are a delightful homemade alternative to store-bought versions, featuring flaky puff pastry filled with sweet strawberry jam and topped with a smooth vanilla icing drizzle. Perfect for a quick breakfast or snack, they bake up golden and crisp in just 31 minutes.
Ingredients
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Pastry and Filling
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
- ⅔ 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
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 400°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Place one sheet of puff pastry on a baking sheet and gently roll it out slightly to form a flat square. Cut this square into 6 equal rectangles.
- Make the Filling: In a small bowl, whisk together the thick strawberry jam and cornstarch until smooth to create a thickened fruit filling.
- Fill the Pastry: Spoon about 1 ½ tablespoons of the jam mixture onto 3 of the pastry rectangles, leaving a ½-inch border around the edges free from filling.
- Apply Egg Wash Edges: In a separate small bowl, whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of water to make an egg wash. Lightly brush the edges of the jam-covered rectangles with this egg wash to help seal the pastry.
- Seal Strudels: Place the remaining 3 puff pastry rectangles over the jam-covered ones. Press the edges firmly to seal. Transfer the sealed strudels to the refrigerator while repeating these steps with the second sheet of puff pastry.
- Prepare for Baking: Arrange all 6 sealed strudels onto one baking sheet. Lightly brush the tops of each strudel with more egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 16 minutes or until the strudels are puffed and golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack until just warm.
- Make Icing: While the strudels cool, whisk together the melted salted butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust with additional milk to reach a drizzling consistency.
- Drizzle and Serve: Pour the icing into a small resealable plastic bag, snip a tiny corner off, and drizzle the icing over the warm strudels. Serve immediately and enjoy your freshly baked strawberry toaster strudels!
Notes
- Ensure your puff pastry is fully thawed but still cold to handle easily.
- Use seedless strawberry jam for a smoother filling and easier spreading.
- Chilling the assembled strudels before baking helps maintain their shape during cooking.
- Icing consistency can be adjusted by adding a little more milk to thin it or powdered sugar to thicken.
- Store leftover strudels in an airtight container and reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
