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. It’s a delightful breakfast or snack that mimics the classic favorite but made fresh at home.
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 Pastry: Thaw puff pastry according to the package directions until fully pliable.
- Prepare Oven and Pans: Preheat the oven to 375℉ (190℃) and line two sheet pans with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Cut and Fill Pastry: Working with one sheet at a time, unfold the dough and smooth seams. Cut each sheet into 6 equal rectangles and place them on the prepared sheet pan. Spoon 2 tablespoons of strawberry jam onto the center of each rectangle, spreading evenly but leaving a ½-inch border on all sides.
- Apply Egg Wash Edges: Whisk together the egg and water to make an egg wash. Using a pastry brush, brush the edges of the dough with the egg wash to help seal the pastries later.
- Seal Pastries: Unfold the second sheet of dough, smooth seams, and cut into 6 equal rectangles. Place one rectangle over each filled piece, press gently to seal, then use a fork to press around the seams without piercing through.
- Brush and Chill: Brush the tops of the sealed pastries with egg wash. Place them in the freezer for 30 minutes to chill and firm up.
- Bake: Bake the pastries for 25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare Icing: While baking, whisk the powdered sugar, whole milk, and optional vanilla powder in a small bowl until smooth.
- Drizzle Icing: Once the pastries have cooled slightly, drizzle the icing over the tops before serving.
Notes
- Enjoy the strudels fresh from the oven for the best flavor and texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat leftovers in a toaster oven or regular oven until warm to maintain crispiness.
- If vanilla powder is unavailable, substitute with ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Freezing the pastries before baking helps maintain their shape and flakiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
