Toaster Strudels
Homemade Strawberry Toaster Strudels
We’ve all seen the ever popular homemade pop tarts which are oh so cute and yummy. They are actually what I was trying to make when I first made these. However, with my favorite extra flaky pie dough that I use of for everything, I realized that it was not a pop tart, it was in fact a toaster strudel. And in my opinion are so much better than a pop tart. The flaky crispy but tender layers of pie crust are filled with a humble jam and topped with sweet icing. These are the best type of treat on a weekend. If you’ve been wanting to make them, please do yourself a favor and just do it.
Start by making your pie dough
I’d recommend making the pie dough the day before to help with time management since that can take a bit of time. It tends to take a little while to prepare only due to the hands off time the pie dough has to spend resting in the refrigerator. Sitting in the fridge between steps helps it to stay cold and allow the gluten to relax before rolling out to perform the fold. It is also is more beneficial making it the day before to allow the dough to fully rest and the gluten to relax. Win win.
I have a whole blog post on pie dough if you would like more in depth information. In it you can find all the tips and tricks to get the flakiest pie dough! You can find it here: Pie Dough
Make the Toaster Strudels
- Roll out the Dough
- Work with one disk at a time. Leave the dough you are not working with in the refrigerator and covered to keep cold.
- Roll each disk into a rectangle 1/4 inch thick
- Trim the edges
- Equally cut into 8 smaller rectangles
- Fill
- Spread 1-2 tablespoons of jam onto a rectangle leaving a 1/2 inch boarder.
- Egg Wash
- Whisk an egg with a tablespoon of heavy cream, half and half or milk. Brush the egg wash around the edge.
- Top & Crimp
- Place another rectangle of dough on top and gently press the sides down with your fingers.
- Crimp with a fork.
- Re-Cut
- Using a knife remove a small amount from each side to have a clean cut.
- Bake
- Bake in a pre-heated oven at 350° for about 25 minutes or until they have started to brown.
- Make the Frosting
- Whisk together powdered sugar with some milk until it reaches a spreadable consistency.
- Add in strawberry extract along with some pink food coloring for more fun and whisk again.
- Cool & Decorate
- Allow the toaster strudels to cool before icing.
- Spread the frosting over the toaster strudels and decorate with sprinkles.
Ingredients
- 1 recipe Pie Dough for top and bottom crust or store-bought puff pastry
- 1/2 Cup Strawberry Jam or Preserves I love using raspberry too
- 1 Tbsp Cream Heavy Cream, Half and Half, Milk
- 3/4 Cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Milk
- 1/2 Tsp Strawberry Emulsion or Extract
- Pink Food Coloring a few drops
Instructions
Make the Toaster Strudels
- Roll out each pie dough disk into a large rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into 8 smaller rectangles. Keep the dough that you are not working with in the refrigerator and covered.
- Spoon and spread 1 - 2 tablespoons of your favorite jam leaving 1/2 inch boarder.
- Pre-Heat the oven to 350°
- Brush an egg wash around the edges and gently press down with your fingers. Crimp the edges with a fork. Re-cut the rectangles by cutting a small amount off each side for a clean edge. Place in the refrigerator or freezer for 20 minutes before baking.
- Bake in the pre-heated oven for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow the toaster strudels to cool completely before frosting and decorating.
Make the Frosting
- Whisk the powdered sugar with the milk adding more until it forms a thick but spreadable consistency. Add the strawberry emulsion or extract and food coloring if desired and mix again.