Description
Homemade Strawberry Toaster Strudels are flaky puff pastry rolls filled with a sweet strawberry jam mixture, baked to golden perfection and topped with a luscious almond-flavored icing. This easy-to-make breakfast treat combines buttery pastry with a fruity filling and a sweet glaze for a delightful start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- ⅔ cup strawberry jam
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Pastry
- 2 sheets puff pastry
Egg Wash
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Icing
- 1 ½ tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons milk
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a small bowl, combine the strawberry jam and cornstarch. Stir until the cornstarch is fully dissolved and the mixture thickens slightly, then set aside to cool.
- Cut the pastry: On a clean surface, roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut each sheet into three equal rectangles, making six rectangles in total.
- Slice the rectangles: Slice each rectangle into three strips. Place each strip on the work surface and spoon about a teaspoon of the strawberry jam mixture along the center of each strip.
- Form the rolls: Starting at one end, gently fold the pastry over the jam to form a small roll. Press the edges firmly to seal the filling inside. Repeat this process with all pastry strips.
- Apply egg wash: In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash. Lightly brush the tops of the pastry rolls with the egg wash using a pastry brush to ensure a golden finish after baking.
- Bake the strudels: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the pastry rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake them for 13 to 15 minutes, or until they are puffed and golden brown.
- Make the icing: While the strudels bake, whisk together melted salted butter, powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Cool and drizzle: Allow the baked strudels to cool slightly for a few minutes. Then, drizzle the almond icing evenly over the top of each strudel and let the icing set.
- Serve: Serve the strawberry toaster strudels warm and enjoy a delicious, homemade breakfast treat.
Notes
- Ensure to seal the edges of the pastry well to prevent the jam from leaking during baking.
- You can substitute strawberry jam with other fruit jams to vary flavors.
- The almond extract in the icing adds a nice flavor but can be omitted if desired.
- For a crispier texture, allow the strudels to cool completely on a wire rack before adding the icing.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days or refrigerate for up to four days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: strawberry toaster strudels, puff pastry, homemade breakfast pastries, strawberry jam pastries, baked strudels, easy breakfast recipe, almond icing
