Description
These Easy Strawberry Toaster Strudels are a delightful homemade version of the classic breakfast treat, featuring flaky puff pastry filled with sweet strawberry jam and topped with a smooth vanilla icing. Ready in just over 30 minutes, they make a perfect indulgent morning snack or dessert that’s simple to prepare and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
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Pastry and Filling
- 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
- Preheat and prepare pastry: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Place one sheet of thawed puff pastry onto one of the baking sheets, gently roll it out into a flat square shape, then cut it into 6 equal rectangles.
- Make jam filling: In a small bowl, whisk together the strawberry jam and cornstarch until smooth to thicken the filling slightly. Spoon about 1 ½ tablespoons of this jam mixture onto 3 of the puff pastry rectangles, leaving a ½-inch border on all edges free of jam.
- Apply egg wash: In another small bowl, whisk the large egg with 1 tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Lightly brush the edges of the jam-topped rectangles (the pastry border) with this egg wash using a pastry brush or your fingertip. This helps seal the pastry when topped.
- Assemble strudels: Cover the jam-spread rectangles with the remaining 3 puff pastry rectangles, pressing the edges gently but firmly to seal the strudels. Transfer the assembled strudels to the refrigerator while you repeat the same steps with the second sheet of puff pastry. Once all are prepared, carefully place all 6 onto one baking sheet lined with parchment.
- Brush and bake: Lightly brush the tops of each strudel with the egg wash. Bake in the preheated oven for 16 minutes or until the tops are beautifully golden brown and puffed. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack until just warm.
- Prepare icing: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted salted butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the milk quantity if needed to achieve a drizzle-friendly consistency.
- Decorate and serve: Pour the icing into a small resealable plastic bag, snip off a tiny corner, and drizzle the icing evenly over the warm strudels. Serve immediately and enjoy these delicious homemade strawberry toaster strudels!
Notes
- Ensure puff pastry is fully thawed for easy rolling and cutting.
- Use seedless strawberry jam for a smoother filling texture.
- Chilling the strudels before baking helps maintain their shape and seal.
- The cornstarch thickens the jam slightly to prevent leaking during baking.
- Add more milk to the icing carefully to achieve the perfect drizzling consistency.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days; reheat gently before serving.
