Description
Homemade Strawberry Toaster Strudel is a delightful pastry treat made with flaky puff pastry sheets filled with sweet strawberry jam, baked to golden perfection and topped with a smooth vanilla icing. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, these strudels are easy to prepare and taste just like the classic toaster version, but homemade for a fresh, irresistible flavor.
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
- Thaw and Prepare 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: Working with one sheet at a time, unfold dough and smooth seams. Cut each sheet into 6 equal rectangles. Place rectangles on a prepared sheet pan. Spoon 2 tablespoons of strawberry jam in the center of each rectangle, spreading evenly while leaving a ½-inch border.
- Apply Egg Wash Edges: Whisk the egg and water together in a small bowl to make egg wash. Using a pastry brush, brush the egg wash around the edges of each dough rectangle with jam.
- Top with Second Pastry Layer: Unfold second sheet of pastry and smooth seams. Cut into 6 equal rectangles. Place one rectangle on top of each jam-filled bottom piece, pressing gently to seal.
- Seal Edges: Use a fork to press around the seams to secure them, being careful not to puncture the dough.
- Brush and Chill: Brush the tops of the pastries with the remaining egg wash. Place the pastries in the freezer for 20-30 minutes to chill and firm up before baking.
- Bake: Bake the pastries for 25 minutes or until they turn golden brown and are cooked through.
- Prepare Icing: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, whole milk, and optional vanilla powder until smooth to make the icing.
- Ice Pastries: Drizzle the icing over the warm pastries before serving for a delicious finishing touch.
Notes
- For best flavor and texture, enjoy the strawberry toaster strudels fresh from the oven.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat stored strudels in a toaster oven or conventional oven until warmed through for best results.
- If vanilla powder is unavailable, substitute with ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract for the icing.
- Ensure the puff pastry is fully thawed to avoid tearing when cutting and assembling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
