Homemade Toaster Strudel
If you want a fun holiday breakfast that feels a little nostalgic and a whole lot delicious homemade toaster strudel is the way to go.
These easy pastries come together with simple ingredients and bake up flaky sweet and perfect for busy mornings. You can make a batch for holiday gatherings or keep a few in the freezer for an easy treat any time.
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I can’t believe that I’ve never tried making homemade toaster strudels before now. They are so easy and honestly better than store bought. My kids grew up on these and they made the whole batch disappear in seconds! You can also use this basic recipe to make Strawberry Turnovers for a quick dessert.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Perfect for holiday mornings when you want something special without a lot of work.
- Uses simple ingredients you probably already have.
- Kid friendly treat that feels just like the classic but even better.
Ingredients for Homemade Toaster Strudel
- Frozen Puff Pastry – thawed
- Mixed Berry Preserves – raspberry, strawberry or peach are great options
- Egg
- Turbinado Sugar – optional for garnish
- Cream Cheese Icing – use homemade or store bought ( I had a bit left from making butter pecan cupcakes).
How to Make Homemade Toaster Strudel
- Preheat the oven to 400° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unfold the puff pastry and cut into rectangles.
- Brush the edges lightly with beaten egg.
- Spoon a small amount of mixed berry preserves into the center.
- Fold the pastry over and press the edges with a fork to seal.
- Brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle with turbinado sugar.
- Use a sharp knife to make 2 small slits in the top to vent the pastry.
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- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
- Let cool slightly then drizzle with cream cheese icing.
Recipe Tips and Variations
- Add a spoonful of cream cheese icing inside for a richer filling
- Make ahead and freeze unbaked pastries then bake straight from the freezer adding a few extra minutes of bake time
- For a little holiday sparkle add red and green sprinkles to the icing while it is still wet
Serving Suggestions
Serve warm for holiday brunch alongside your favorite breakfast casseroles or as a sweet treat with a cup of hot coffee. These pastries are also great for kids sleepovers and easy weekday snacks.
You will want to make these homemade toaster strudels all season long. They are so simple and so good that they quickly become a go to treat for busy mornings and holiday gatherings.
Let me know if you bake this homemade toaster strudel recipe and leave a comment and star rating to share how they turned out for you.
Homemade Toaster Strudel
Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed
- ½ cup mixed berry preserves or favorite jam
- 1 egg beaten
- 2 tablespoons turbinado sugar optional garnish
- ¼ cup cream cheese icing optional for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unfold the puff pastry and cut into 6 rectangles.
- Brush the edges lightly with beaten egg.
- Spoon a small amount of mixed berry preserves into the center.
- Fold the pastry over and press the edges with a fork to seal.
- Brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
- Let cool slightly then drizzle with cream cheese icing.
Notes
- Double Recipe as Needed.
- Add a spoonful of cream cheese icing inside for a richer filling.
- Make ahead and freeze unbaked pastries then bake straight from the freezer adding a few extra minutes of bake time.
- For a little holiday sparkle add red and green sprinkles to the icing while it is still wet.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days.
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