Description
This Easy Strawberry Toaster Strudels recipe features flaky puff pastry filled with sweet strawberry jam, sealed and baked to golden perfection, then finished with a smooth vanilla icing drizzle. Perfect for a quick homemade breakfast treat or delicious snack, these toaster strudels capture the classic flavor and texture with simple ingredients and straightforward steps.
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 Oven and Pastry: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Place one sheet of puff pastry on a prepared baking sheet, gently roll it to a flat square, then cut into 6 equal rectangles.
- Mix Jam Filling: In a small bowl, whisk together strawberry jam and cornstarch until smooth. Spoon about 1 ½ tablespoons of the jam mixture onto 3 of the rectangles, leaving a ½-inch border around the edges.
- Apply Egg Wash to Edges: In another small bowl, whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon water to make an egg wash. Lightly brush the edges of the jam-covered rectangles (the border without jam) with the egg wash using a pastry brush or fingertip to help seal the pastry later.
- Seal Strudels: Place the remaining 3 puff pastry rectangles on top of the jam-covered ones, carefully pressing the edges to seal fully. Transfer the assembled strudels to the refrigerator while preparing the second sheet, repeating the same steps with the remaining puff pastry.
- Final Assembly and Baking: Arrange all 6 strudels on one baking sheet. Lightly brush the tops with egg wash. Bake in the preheated oven for about 16 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and cool on a wire rack until warm.
- Prepare Icing: In a small bowl, whisk melted salted butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk if needed to reach a pourable, drizzling consistency.
- Drizzle and Serve: Pour the icing into a small resealable plastic bag, cut a tiny corner, and drizzle the icing over the cooled warm strudels. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious homemade strawberry toaster strudels!
Notes
- Ensure the puff pastry is fully thawed for easier handling and folding.
- Use seedless strawberry jam for a smoother filling that seals better with puff pastry.
- Chilling the assembled strudels before baking helps maintain their shape and crispness.
- Adjust the icing consistency with extra milk for easier drizzling.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat briefly in the oven or toaster oven for best texture.
