Description
These Easy Strawberry Toaster Strudels are a delightful homemade twist on the classic breakfast pastry, featuring flaky puff pastry filled with sweet strawberry jam and topped with a smooth vanilla icing. Perfect for a cozy morning treat or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
- ⅔ cup thick strawberry jam (seedless preferred)
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tablespoon water
Butter for melting
- 1 ½ tablespoon salted butter (melted)
Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 ½ Tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pastry: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Place one sheet of puff pastry onto a baking sheet, gently roll it out into a flat square, and cut into 6 equal rectangles.
- Prepare Strawberry Filling: In a small bowl, whisk together the strawberry jam and cornstarch until smooth. Spoon about 1 ½ tablespoons of the jam mixture onto 3 of the puff pastry rectangles, leaving a ½-inch border around the edges.
- Apply Egg Wash to Edges: In another small bowl, whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of water. Lightly brush the pastry edges where there is no jam with this egg wash using a pastry brush or fingertip, just enough to help seal the pastry.
- Seal Strudels: Place the remaining puff pastry rectangles over the jam-covered ones. Press the edges firmly to seal the strudels. Transfer the assembled strudels to the refrigerator while repeating the same process with the second sheet of puff pastry.
- Bake Strudels: Arrange all 6 strudels on one baking sheet. Brush the tops lightly with the remaining egg wash. Bake for 16 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool on a wire rack until just warm.
- Prepare Icing: Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. Add more milk if needed to achieve a drizzling consistency.
- Decorate and Serve: Pour the icing into a small resealable plastic bag, snip off a tiny corner, and drizzle the icing over the warm strudels. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For best results, use seedless strawberry jam for a smooth filling.
- Keep the puff pastry chilled until ready to assemble to maintain flakiness.
- Be careful not to overfill the pastry to avoid leaking during baking.
- The icing can be adjusted to desired thickness by adding more or less milk.
- These strudels are best enjoyed fresh but can be reheated gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
