Homemade Toaster Strudel Delight (Printable Version)
Flaky pastry pockets filled with berry jam, baked to golden perfection and drizzled with sweet icing.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Dough
01 -
2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
→ Filling
02 -
160 ml berry jam (blueberry, strawberry, raspberry, or mixed varieties)
03 -
2 teaspoons cornstarch
→ Wash
04 -
1 large egg
05 -
15 ml water
→ Butter
06 -
22 g salted butter, melted
→ Icing
07 -
120 g powdered sugar
08 -
22 ml half and half
09 -
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 -
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 204°C. Line a baking sheet with a silicone liner or parchment paper.
02 -
On a lightly floured surface, lay one sheet of puff pastry and cut into six equal rectangles. In a small bowl, whisk together the berry jam and cornstarch.
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Spoon approximately 22 ml of the jam mixture onto three rectangles, leaving a 1.3 cm rim around edges. Whisk the egg with 15 ml water and brush this mixture lightly on the exposed rims to assist sealing.
04 -
Place the remaining three rectangles of puff pastry atop the jam-coated ones. Press the edges firmly to seal. Transfer assembled pastries to the refrigerator while repeating the process with the second sheet.
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Lightly brush the tops of the strudels with the egg wash. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
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Meanwhile, whisk together powdered sugar, half and half, vanilla, and almond extracts until smooth. Add additional half and half if necessary to thin. Once strudels have cooled until warm, drizzle the icing over the top using a resealable bag with a cut corner.
# Extra Suggestions:
01 -
Use your preferred berry jam to customize flavor. Ensure puff pastry is fully thawed for optimal texture. Brown butter can be substituted in the icing for added richness.