Description
These Easy Strawberry Toaster Strudels with Icing are a delightful homemade treat that mimics your favorite store-bought breakfast pastry. Using puff pastry and a simple strawberry jam filling, these flaky strudels are baked to golden perfection and topped with a smooth vanilla icing drizzle, making them perfect for a cozy breakfast or sweet snack.
Ingredients
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Strudel Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
- â…” cup thick strawberry jam (seedless preferred)
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Icing Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoons salted butter (melted)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Place one sheet of thawed puff pastry on a prepared baking sheet. Gently roll it out to form a flat square, then cut it into six equal rectangular pieces for the base of your strudels.
- Mix Filling: In a small bowl, whisk together the strawberry jam and cornstarch until smooth. This helps thicken the jam so it doesn’t leak out while baking.
- Fill Puff Pastry: Spoon about 1 ½ tablespoons of the jam mixture onto three of the puff pastry rectangles, leaving about a ½-inch border around the edges clear to allow sealing.
- Apply Egg Wash: In another small bowl, beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of water. Lightly brush the edges of the jam-covered rectangles with this egg wash to help seal the pastry.
- Seal Strudels: Place the remaining three puff pastry rectangles over the jam-covered ones. Press the edges together firmly to seal the strudels. Transfer the completed strudels to the refrigerator to chill while you repeat with the second sheet of puff pastry.
- Bake: Arrange all six sealed strudels on a single baking sheet, brush the tops lightly with the remaining egg wash, and bake for 16 minutes or until the strudels turn golden brown and puffed.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and let the strudels cool on a wire rack until just warm to touch, preparing them for icing.
- Prepare Icing: Whisk together the melted butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust milk quantity 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 evenly over the warm strudels. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade toaster strudels!
Notes
- For best results, use seedless strawberry jam to ensure a smooth filling.
- Keep the puff pastry cold while working to maintain its flakiness.
- If the jam is too runny, letting the mixture sit with cornstarch for a few minutes can help it thicken before filling.
- Store leftover strudels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days; reheat gently before serving.
- You can substitute other fruit jams or preserves for variety.
