Toaster Strudel with Strawberry Filling Recipe
This homemade Toaster Strudel recipe features flaky puff pastry filled with a sweet and tangy strawberry filling, topped with a luscious vanilla glaze. Perfect for a delightful breakfast or brunch treat, these strudels combine fresh or frozen strawberries cooked into a thick jam and sealed inside buttery puff pastry sheets, then baked until golden and flaky. The finished strudels are drizzled with a creamy, sweet glaze that adds a perfect balance of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 12 toaster strudels 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Strudel Filling
- 2 cups frozen or fresh strawberries
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Strudel Pastry
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed, each 9x8 inch)
Glaze
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Thaw the puff pastry sheets according to package instructions until pliable. Cut each sheet into 6 equal squares, resulting in 12 rectangles.
- Cook the Strawberry Filling: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine strawberries, lemon juice, and granulated sugar. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally to break down the berries and blend the flavors.
- Thicken the Filling: Stir in the cornstarch to the cooked berry mixture to thicken it. Continue stirring until the mixture thickens slightly, then remove from heat and allow it to cool for a few minutes.
- Assemble the Strudels: Spoon a generous amount of the cooled strawberry filling onto the center of 6 puff pastry rectangles.
- Seal the Strudels: Place one of the remaining plain puff pastry squares on top of each filled rectangle. Press the edges together and crimp with a fork to seal completely, ensuring the filling doesn’t leak out during baking.
- Bake: Arrange the prepared strudels on the lined baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 20-22 minutes or until the pastry is puffed up and golden brown.
- Prepare the Glaze: While the strudels are baking, mix the melted butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Glaze and Serve: Remove the strudels from the oven and allow them to cool slightly. Drizzle the prepared glaze over the warm strudels. Serve and enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen strawberries; if frozen, thaw and drain excess liquid for best results.
- Ensure the puff pastry is properly thawed but still cold to make cutting and handling easier.
- You can substitute other berry fillings such as blueberries or raspberries.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter and heavy cream with plant-based alternatives.
- Serve freshly baked for the best texture, but leftover strudels can be reheated briefly in the oven.
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