Description
Homemade Strawberry Toaster Strudel is a delightful pastry treat featuring flaky puff pastry filled with sweet strawberry jam, baked to golden perfection and topped with a smooth vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
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 Preheat: Thaw puff pastry according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat your oven to 375℉ (190℃). Line two sheet pans with parchment paper and set aside.
- Prepare Bottom Pastry: Working with one sheet of pastry at a time, unfold the dough and smooth out any seams. Cut the sheet into 6 equal rectangles. Place the rectangles on the prepared sheet pan.
- Fill with Jam: Spoon 2 tablespoons of strawberry jam into the center of each rectangle, spreading it evenly but leaving a ½-inch border on all sides.
- Apply Egg Wash to Edges: Whisk together the egg and water to make the egg wash. Using a pastry brush, carefully brush the egg wash around the edges of each rectangle to help seal the pastry later.
- Prepare Top Pastry: Unfold the second sheet of puff pastry and smooth out seams. Cut it into 6 equal rectangles. Place each rectangle gently on top of the filled bottom rectangles, pressing lightly to seal.
- Seal Edges: Use a fork to press around the edges, sealing the pastries well while ensuring not to press through to avoid the filling leaking out.
- Brush and Chill: Brush the tops of the pastries with the remaining egg wash. Place the sheet pans in the freezer until the pastries are cold and firm, about 30 minutes.
- Bake: Bake the pastries in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Make Icing: In a small bowl, whisk together the sifted powdered sugar, whole milk, and vanilla powder until smooth.
- Glaze Pastries: Drizzle the icing over the warm pastries once they have slightly cooled but are still warm for the best glaze adherence.
Notes
- For best results, enjoy your strawberry toaster strudels fresh from the oven to experience the perfect flaky texture and warm filling.
- If storing leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- To reheat, warm the pastries in a toaster oven or a regular oven until heated through to restore their crispness.
- Use parchment paper on the baking sheets to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- The egg wash helps to seal the pastry and gives a beautiful golden color when baked.
- You may substitute vanilla powder with vanilla extract by adding about ¼ teaspoon if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
