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A handheld smartphone photo showing a rectangular Homemade Toaster Strudel with visible flaky layers and drizzled icing.

Homemade Toaster Strudel: Better Than the Box (Easy & Flaky)

Skip the frozen aisle with this Homemade Toaster Strudel recipe. Featuring golden flaky puff pastry, a glossy strawberry filling, and a thick vanilla glaze, these handheld treats are the ultimate nostalgic breakfast upgrade.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 strudels
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 sheets Puff Pastry cold (approx. 490g)
  • 1/2 cup Strawberry Preserves 160g, high quality
  • 1 large Egg beaten with 1 tbsp water
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar 120g
  • 1 tablespoon Heavy Cream plus more as needed
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste or extract

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet Lined with parchment paper
  • 1 Pizza Cutter or Knife
  • 1 Pastry Brush

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Unroll cold puff pastry and cut into 12 equal rectangles using a pizza cutter.
  2. Place 1-2 tbsp strawberry preserves on 6 of the rectangles, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
  3. Brush edges with egg wash, top with remaining rectangles, and crimp edges with a fork to seal.
Baking
  1. Brush tops with egg wash and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18-22 minutes until golden brown.
  2. Cool on the pan for 10 minutes to allow the pastry to set.
Glazing
  1. Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle in a zig-zag pattern over cooled strudels.

Notes

Keep puff pastry cold until the moment of baking for maximum lift.
Poke small holes in the top to allow steam to escape and prevent bursting.