Description
This Homemade Strawberry Toaster Strudel recipe features flaky puff pastry filled with sweet strawberry jam, baked to golden perfection and topped with a smooth vanilla glaze. Perfect for a delightful breakfast or snack, these pastries are easy to prepare from store-bought puff pastry and a simple homemade icing.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastries
- 2 sheets puff pastry
- 3/4 cup strawberry jam
Egg Wash
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon water
Icing
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 1/2 teaspoons whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla powder, optional
Instructions
- Thaw Puff Pastry: Thaw the puff pastry sheets according to the package directions until pliable but still cold.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pans: Heat your oven to 375℉ (190℃). Line two sheet pans with parchment paper and set aside.
- Cut and Fill Pastry Rectangles: Working with one sheet of pastry at a time, unfold and smooth out seams. Cut each sheet into 6 equal rectangles and place them on the prepared sheet pans. Spoon 2 tablespoons of strawberry jam onto the center of each rectangle, spreading evenly but keeping a 1/2-inch border around the edges free of jam.
- Apply Egg Wash to Edges: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash. Using a pastry brush, carefully brush the egg wash around the edges of each filled rectangle to help seal them.
- Top Pastry and Seal Seams: Unfold and cut the second sheet of pastry into 6 rectangles. Place one rectangle on top of each jam-filled piece, pressing gently to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges all around without piercing through the dough to ensure a secure seal.
- Brush Tops with Egg Wash: Brush the tops of each assembled pastry with more egg wash to promote a beautiful golden crust during baking.
- Freeze Pastries: Place the pastries in the freezer for about 30 minutes until cold. This helps the layers stay flaky during baking.
- Bake Pastries: Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare Icing: While the pastries bake, whisk together the sifted powdered sugar, whole milk, and optional vanilla powder in a small bowl until smooth and drizzle-able.
- Glaze Pastries: Once baked and slightly cooled, drizzle the icing over the tops of the pastries for a sweet finish.
Notes
- For best taste and texture, enjoy the strawberry toaster strudels fresh from the oven.
- If storing leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- To reheat, warm the pastries in a toaster oven or regular oven until heated through for best crispiness.
- You can substitute other fruit jams such as raspberry or apricot for variety.
- Vanilla powder in the icing is optional but adds a nice flavor boost.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
