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 icing. Perfect for a delightful breakfast treat or a sweet snack, these strudels are easy to prepare and impressive to serve.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastries
- 2 sheets puff pastry
- ¾ cup strawberry jam
Egg Wash
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 Tablespoon water
Icing
- ½ cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1½ teaspoons whole milk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla powder, optional
Instructions
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Thaw puff pastry according to package directions. Preheat oven to 375℉ (190℃). Line two sheet pans with parchment paper and set aside.
- Cut and Fill Pastry: Unfold one sheet of puff pastry and smooth seams. Cut into 6 equal rectangles and place them on a prepared sheet pan. Spoon 2 tablespoons of strawberry jam into the center of each rectangle, spreading evenly but leaving a ½-inch border on all sides.
- Apply Egg Wash to Edges: Whisk together the egg and water to make an egg wash. Using a small pastry brush, brush the egg wash around the edges of each jam-filled rectangle.
- Add Top Layer: Unfold the second sheet of puff pastry and smooth seams. Cut into 6 equal rectangles. Place each rectangle on top of the filled dough pieces one at a time, pressing gently to seal.
- Seal Edges: Use a fork to press around the seams of each pastry to ensure they are sealed securely, being careful not to press all the way through the dough.
- Brush Egg Wash on Top: Brush the tops of the pastries with the egg wash for a golden finish.
- Chill Pastries: Place the prepared pastries in the freezer until cold, about 30 minutes, to help them hold their shape while baking.
- Bake: Bake the pastries in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare Icing: While the pastries bake, whisk together sifted powdered sugar, whole milk, and vanilla powder (if using) in a small bowl until smooth.
- Drizzle Icing: Remove pastries from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Drizzle the prepared icing over the tops of the warm pastries.
Notes
- For best results, enjoy your strawberry toaster strudels fresh from the oven.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat leftovers in a toaster oven or conventional oven until warmed through to restore flakiness.
- If vanilla powder is not available, substitute with ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Allowing the pastries to chill before baking prevents the jam from leaking out and helps maintain a crisp texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
