Description
These Easy Strawberry Toaster Strudels are a delightful homemade breakfast treat featuring flaky puff pastry filled with a sweet strawberry jam center and topped with a smooth vanilla icing. Perfectly golden and crisp on the outside with a luscious fruity filling, they bring the convenience and joy of toaster pastries to your kitchen without any preservatives or artificial ingredients.
Ingredients
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Pastry and Filling
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
- ⅔ cup thick strawberry jam (seedless preferred)
- 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
- Preheat and Prepare 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 shape and cut into 6 equal rectangles.
- Mix Filling: In a small bowl, whisk together the strawberry jam and cornstarch until the mixture is smooth and well combined. This will help thicken the jam as it bakes.
- Fill Pastry Rectangles: Spoon approximately 1 ½ tablespoons of the jam mixture onto three of the pastry rectangles, leaving about a ½-inch border around the edges for sealing.
- Apply Egg Wash and Seal: In another small bowl, beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of water. Lightly brush the edges of the jam-covered rectangles (the border without jam) with this egg wash using a pastry brush or your finger. Then, place the remaining pastry rectangles on top of the jam-topped ones and gently press the edges together to seal. Transfer the assembled strudels to the refrigerator as you prepare the second sheet, repeating these steps.
- Final Assembly and Baking: Arrange all six strudels on one prepared baking sheet. Lightly brush the tops with the remaining egg wash to help achieve a golden color. Bake in the preheated oven for 16 minutes or until the strudels are puffed and golden brown. Remove and cool on a wire rack until just warm.
- Prepare Icing: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted salted butter, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Add a bit more milk if needed to reach a good drizzling consistency.
- Decorate and Serve: Pour the icing into a small resealable plastic bag, cut off a tiny corner, and drizzle over the warm strudels. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade strawberry toaster strudels!
Notes
- Ensure puff pastry is properly thawed before handling to avoid cracks.
- The cornstarch in the filling helps prevent the jam from becoming too runny while baking.
- The egg wash not only helps seal the pastry but also gives the strudels a beautiful golden finish.
- You can substitute strawberry jam with other types of seedless jam or preserves if desired.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter and milk in the icing with plant-based alternatives.
- Store leftover strudels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, reheat before serving.
