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    Home » Breakfast

    Published: Aug 15, 2020 · Modified: Jul 29, 2021 by Kelly Hamilton · This post may contain affiliate links

    Homemade Toaster Strudels

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    These (semi) homemade toaster strudels are SO easy to make with store-bought puff pastry, jam filling, and rich cream cheese icing. Your favorite childhood treat made even better than you remembered!

    half of homemade toaster strudels where you can see the jam inside
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    • Ingredients needed for homemade toaster strudels:
    • Step by Step Instructions
    • Frequently asked questions:
    • Tips & Tricks:
    • Storing & freezing:
    • More recipes to try:
    • 📖 Recipe

    Growing up I was definitely more of a pop tart kid, but you would never catch me passing up a good ol' toaster strudel.

    This homemade version is SUPER easy to make (because it's semi-homemade) and honestly way better than the ones you buy in-store! Plus you can put as much icing on these pastries as your heart desires 🙂

    Made with frozen puff pastry dough, your favorite flavor jam, and cream cheese icing, these copy cat toaster strudels will be your new favorite breakfast treat!

    Ingredients needed for homemade toaster strudels:

    The ingredients in this recipe aren't crazy, but I'll make a few notes below.

    • Frozen puff pastry sheets: I like using pepperidge farm puff pastry sheets, but any puff pastry sheets you can find in your grocery stores freezer section works!
    • Raspberry jam: Seedless works best, but you can use jams with seeds if that is all you have/can find! You can also swap this for another flavor like strawberry!
    • Cornstarch: this gives our filling a little thicker consistency
    • Milk- I used whole milk for this recipe, it works better for the egg wash as well as the icing.
    ingredients for homemade toaster strudels

    Step by Step Instructions

    Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Thaw the pastry puff sheets (as directed on the box). In a small bowl, combine your jam and cornstarch until completely mixed together, set aside. In another bowl, whisk your egg and milk until smooth, set aside.

    Step 2: Unfold 1 puff pastry sheet on either a floured surface or a large sheet of parchment paper and cut into 6 equal rectangles (see photos above). Spoon 1½-2 tablespoons of the jam over 3 of the rectangles and spread out, leaving about a ½ an inch rim all along the edges uncoated (see photos below). Lightly brush the edges with the egg/milk mixture (where the jam isn't touching). I use my finger but you could use a brush as well. Place the 3 other puff pastry rectangles over jam-coated puff pastry and press all the edges to seal with a fork (see photos below).

    Transfer those 3 pastries to the baking sheet and put them in the fridge while doing the same thing with the second set. Repeat the process. Add the last 3 pastries to the tray in the fridge and chill for 10-15 minutes. 

    Step 3: Brush the tops of each strudel lightly with the egg mixture. Bake for about 17-22 minutes or until golden brown on top. They get super puffy in the oven but don't worry, we will fix that! (Make the icing while they are in the oven- see next step). Remove from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack. Wait a few minutes and then gently press down the pastries to deflate a bit. Let cool a few minutes and top with icing.

    Step 4: Using an electric mixer, mix the room temperature cream cheese until it is smooth. Add in the powdered sugar, vanilla, and whole milk. Mix until everything is combined and smooth. If you have some clumps, continue to mix. If the icing seems too thick, add a little milk at a time to thin it out. Drizzle over your warm pastries and enjoy!

    egg wash on strudels before they go in oven

    Frequently asked questions:

    Where do I buy frozen puff pastry?

    You can find puff pastry in the frozen aisle in your grocery store, typically near the pie crust and frozen desserts. Pepperidge farm brand is my favorite, and Trader Joe's has a good one around the holidays.

    How to thaw frozen puff pastry?

    Leave frozen puff pastry in the fridge for 3-4 hours to thaw. You can also leave it on the counter for about 30 minutes. Don't unfold the puff pastry until it's completely thawed or it will crack. If it does crack, you can usually use your fingers to push it back together.

    What is toaster strudel icing made of?

    The icing on original toaster strudels is basically made of powdered sugar, milk, butter, and vanilla. I love cream cheese icing though so I made this recipe to have it!

    Can you freeze homemade toaster strudel?

    Yes! Once these are completely assembled, stick them in the freezer on a baking sheet. Once they are frozen, I recommend individually wrapping them and placing them in a freezer-safe baggie. You can then pull one out at a time to bake in the oven!

    Can I make different flavor toaster strudels?

    Yes! I used raspberry jam in this recipe, but you can choose any filling that you prefer. Try to find the seedless kind as it'll give you a smoother consistency (you can still use jams with seeds though).

    Other filling ideas: Strawberry jam, blackberry jam, blueberry jam, apple pie filling, Nutella, peanut butter, or a chocolate spread.

    icing drizzled over the homemade toaster strudels

    Tips & Tricks:

    • Crimp the edges really well- you want to really crimp together the top and bottom puff pastries so that none of the jam filling escapes out the sides.
    • Bake these on parchment paper- Just in case anything does come out of the sides, parchment paper helps it to not stick to the baking sheet.
    • Use an electric mixer to make the icing- I highly recommend using an electric mixer to make the icing, it will help you get a super creamy consistency. If you only have a fork to mix with, make sure your cream cheese is super soft and you're going to have to use a little extra arm power.
    • Don't make these in a toaster- Ok, I know this one sounds silly, but normal toaster strudels are meant to be made in the toaster. These are not the case! These will ruin any toaster you try and make them in, so stick to using the oven for these guys.
    • Wait to drizzle frosting on top until they cool- Give the toaster strudels a few minutes to cool off before you pour that delicious cream cheese icing over top. if they are too warm, the icing will melt right off your strudel!

    Storing & freezing:

    These pastries are best straight out of the oven, but if you have to bake them all at once and save some for later, place them in an airtight container for 1-2 days. I would suggest only putting the icing on the ones you are going to eat right out of the oven (save the icing for the others in the fridge). If you want to reheat them, you can place them in a 350-degree oven for a few minutes, or microwave them in 30-second increments until you reach the desired temperature.

    To freeze these toaster strudels, assemble them entirely (without brushing with the egg wash). Place the strudels on a baking sheet and freeze. When they are completely frozen, wrap them individually in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe container. You can grab one at a time and bake them (take them out to defrost for a few hours before/overnight)! They will stay good in the freezer for up to 4 months.

    More recipes to try:

    • Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tarts
    • Banana Blueberry Muffins
    • Brioche French Toast
    • Blueberry Buckle Cake

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    📖 Recipe

    Homemade Toaster Strudels

    Kelly Hamilton
    These (semi) homemade toaster strudels are SO easy to make with a store-bought puff pastry, jam filling, and rich cream cheese icing. Your favorite childhood treat made even better than you remembered!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Chilling Time 10 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 453 kcal

    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowl Set
    • Baking Sheet Pan
    • Parchment Paper Sheets

    Ingredients
      

    Toaster Strudels

    • 1 package (2 sheets) puff pastry sheets
    • ⅔ cup seedless raspberry (or strawberry) jam
    • 2 teaspoon cornstarch
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 tbsp milk

    Cream Cheese Icing

    • 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
    • ½ cup confectioners sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 3 tbsp whole milk or ½ and ½
    Text Ingredients

    Instructions
     

    Prep:

    • Preheat your oven to 400° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Thaw the pastry puff sheets (as directed on the box).
      In a small bowl, combine your jam and cornstarch until completely mixed together, set aside. In another bowl, whisk your egg and milk until smooth, set aside.

    Assemble:

    • Unfold 1 puff pastry sheet on either a floured surface or a large sheet of parchment paper and cut into 6 equal rectangles (see photos above). Spoon 1½-2 tablespoons of the jam over 3 of the rectangles and spread out, leaving about a ½ an inch rim all along the edges uncoated (see photos above).
      Lightly brush the edges with the egg/milk mixture (where the jam isn't touching). I use my finger but you could use a brush as well. Place the 3 other puff pastry rectangles over jam coated puff pastry and press all the edges to seal with a fork (see photos above).
      Transfer those 3 pastries to the baking sheet and put them in the fridge while doing the same thing with the second set. Repeat the process. Add the last 3 pastries to the tray in the fridge and chill for 10-15 minutes. 

    Bake:

    • Brush the tops of each strudel lightly with egg mixture. Bake about 17-22 minutes or until golden brown on top. They get super puffy in the oven but don't worry, we will fix that! (Make the icing while they are in the oven- see next step).
      Remove from the oven and transfer to a cooling rack. Wait a few minutes and then gently press down the pastries to deflate a bit. Let cool for a few minutes and top with icing.

    Make the icing:

    • Using an electric mixer, mix the room temperature cream cheese until it is smooth. Add in the powdered sugar, vanilla, and whole milk. Mix until everything is combined and smooth. If you have some clumps, continue to mix. If the icing seems too thick, add a little milk at a time to thin it out. Drizzle over your warm pastries and enjoy!

    Video

    Notes

    • Crimp the edges really well- you want to really crimp together the top and bottom puff pastries so that none of the filling escapes out the sides.
    • Bake these on parchment paper- Just in case anything does come out of the sides, parchment paper helps it to not stick to the baking sheet.
    • Use an electric mixer to make the icing- I highly recommend using an electric mixer to make the icing, it will help you get a super creamy consistency. If you only have a fork to mix with, make sure your cream cheese is super soft and you're going to have to use a little extra arm power.
    • Don't make these in a toaster- Ok, I know this one sounds silly, but normal toaster strudels are meant to be made in the toaster. These are not the case! These will ruin any toaster you try and make them in, so stick to using the oven for these guys.
    • Wait to drizzle frosting on top until they cool- Give the toaster strudels a few minutes to cool off before you pour that delicious cream cheese icing over top. if they are too warm, the icing will melt right off your strudel!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 188mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 305IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Kate Coffey says

      March 01, 2021 at 1:49 pm

      5 stars
      I literally don’t know how to cook or bake anything aside from a hot pocket and pre cut cookies . toaster strudels are a classic favorite of mine! I made these bad boys and Kelly’s recipe was SO easy to follow, even for a novice like me. and they turned out AMAZING and edible!!! 10/10 would recommend this to ANYONE.

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      • bakeandbacon says

        March 05, 2021 at 4:02 pm

        LOVE to hear that you loved this recipe- now you can say you make hot pockets, pre-cut cookies, and homemade toaster strudels 🙂

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