Description
These Easy Strawberry Toaster Strudels are a delightful homemade twist on a classic breakfast treat. Made with flaky puff pastry filled with sweet strawberry jam and topped with a smooth vanilla icing, they bake up golden and crispy in just 31 minutes. Perfect for a quick morning indulgence or a cozy brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Strudel
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
- ⅔ cup thick strawberry jam (seedless recommended)
- 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 the oven and puff pastry: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Place one sheet of thawed puff pastry on a prepared baking sheet. Gently roll it out into a flat square and cut it evenly into 6 rectangles.
- Mix jam filling: In a small bowl, whisk together the strawberry jam and cornstarch until smooth to create a thickened filling that won’t leak out during baking.
- Assemble bottom layer: Spoon about 1 ½ tablespoons of the jam mixture onto 3 of the rectangles, leaving a ½-inch border around the edges to allow for sealing.
- Apply egg wash to seal edges: In another 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 wash using a pastry brush or fingertip to help the tops stick.
- Top with remaining pastry: Place the remaining puff pastry rectangles over the jam-filled ones. Press down firmly on the edges to seal the strudels. Transfer the tray to the refrigerator while you repeat these steps with the second sheet of puff pastry to keep the dough chilled and pliable.
- Final preparation and bake: Carefully place all 6 assembled strudels on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Lightly brush the tops of each with the remaining egg wash for a golden finish. Bake in the preheated oven for 16 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
- Cool slightly: Remove the strudels from the oven and place them on a wire rack to cool until just warm, which helps the icing set nicely when applied.
- Make the icing: In a small bowl, whisk together melted salted butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. If the icing is too thick, add a little more milk until it reaches a drizzling consistency.
- Decorate the strudels: Pour the icing into a small resealable plastic bag, snip off a tiny corner, and drizzle the icing artistically over each warm strudel. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade strawberry toaster strudels!
Notes
- Ensure puff pastry is properly thawed but still cold for easier handling and better puffing.
- Use seedless strawberry jam to avoid seeds affecting the smooth texture.
- Chilling the assembled strudels before baking helps maintain their shape and prevents filling leakage.
- Adjust the thickness of the icing by adding milk gradually for perfect drizzling consistency.
- Leftover strudels can be reheated in a toaster or oven for a quick snack.
