This Toaster Strudel Recipe is brimming with homemade jam and topped with a simple vanilla glaze. Making these at home is both quick and effortless!
author’s note
Better Than The Box: Homemade Toaster Strudels!
Toaster strudels will always have a special place in my heart. My mom wasn’t a fan of sugary breakfasts, but on our birthdays, we were allowed to pick out a box of toaster strudels to enjoy with my siblings. My favorite? Strawberries and cream! They were a treat growing up.
Now, I’ve found something even better—homemade toaster strudels. Well, semi-homemade, since I use pre-made puff pastry sheets to make these come together in no time!
And the best part? When you make toaster strudels yourself, you’re not stuck with that tiny bag of icing. You get to add as much as you want! Score!
Toaster Strudel Recipe Ingredients
| Ingredient | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Puff Pastry Sheets | Thaw according to package directions. Store-bought works great, but homemade is an option if you’re ambitious. |
| Seedless Strawberry & Raspberry Jams | Use both for layered flavor, or stick with just one if that’s what you have. |
| Cornstarch | Thickens the filling so it stays gooey without getting runny. |
| Egg | Helps bind everything and gives the strudel a golden finish on top. |
| Whole Milk | Mixed with the egg to create a glossy, bakery-style finish. Use whole milk for best results. |
How To Make Toaster Strudel Recipe
- Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F, line a sheet pan, and thaw puff pastry.
- Make filling: Whisk together strawberry jam, raspberry jam, and cornstarch.
- Mix egg wash: Whisk egg and milk until smooth.
- Assemble: Cut puff pastry into rectangles, spoon filling onto half, brush edges with egg wash, top, and seal with a fork.
- Chill & bake: Refrigerate assembled strudels for 10 minutes then bake.
- Cool & ice: Cool slightly, gently press to deflate, and drizzle with icing while warm.
Variations
Best Toaster Strudel Recipe Fillings
Once you have the dough, it’s as simple as adding the filling and icing!
- Blueberry Lemon: Blueberry Sauce with a hint of lemon zest.
- Lemon Curd & Raspberry: Tangy lemon curd paired with sweet raspberry jam.
- Chocolate & Hazelnut: A mix of melted chocolate and hazelnut spread.
Tips For Success
- Let the pastries cool a bit before drizzling the icing to avoid it melting.
- The pastries will puff up a lot while baking. After a minute, press them down gently, and they’ll deflate as they cool.
- Pinch the edges tightly when assembling to stop the jam from leaking out.
- Always bake on parchment paper or a Silpat to avoid a mess and help with baking.
Storage
- This toaster strudel recipe is best enjoyed warm the same day.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temp for one day or refrigerate for two.
- Rewarm briefly in the oven to crisp the pastry again.
More Ways To Use Puff Pastry:
Toaster Strudels
These homemade Toaster Strudel-inspired pastries are filled with jam and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. Easy to make and so delicious!
Equipment
- Sheet pan (15" x 10")
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
Ingredients
Toaster Strudels
- 1 (17.3-ounce) package puff pastry sheets see note 1
- 1/3 cup seedless strawberry jam
- 1/3 cup seedless raspberry jam or another 1/3 cup strawberry jam
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon whole milk
Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons whole milk or half and half; do not use low-fat milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 to 2 drops almond extract optional
- 1/8 teaspoon salt optional, to balance
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside. Thaw puff pastry according to package directions. In a small bowl, whisk together strawberry jam, raspberry jam, and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside. In another bowl, whisk together egg and milk with a fork until smooth. Set aside.
- Place 1 puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and cut into 6 equal rectangles. Spoon 1 and 1/2 tablespoon of the jam mixture over 3 of the rectangles, leaving about a half an inch rim along the edges (see photos). With your fingertip, lightly brush the uncovered edges with egg mixture. Place remaining puff pastry rectangles over jam-coated puff pastry, and using the tines of a fork, press the edges to seal. Transfer those 3 pastries to the prepared pan and place in the fridge while preparing the rest. Repeat the process. Add the last 3 assembled pastries to the tray in the fridge and chill for 10 minutes.
- Brush tops of each strudel lightly with egg and milk mixture. Bake about 18–22 minutes or until golden brown on top and cooked through. (Don’t be alarmed—they puff up very high!) Remove and, using a metal spatula, transfer to a cooling rack. Wait 2–3 minutes, then gently press down the pastries (holding all four corners) to deflate a bit. Let cool until warm, then drizzle icing on top (see next step).
- For the icing, whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl until smooth. Add more milk to thin the icing if needed (be patient stirring though; it takes a minute to come together). Transfer to a small resealable plastic bag and cut off the tip. Drizzle over warm pastries. Enjoy while warm.
Final step! Please let us know how it was by leaving a review.
Recipe Notes
Note 1: I get Pepperidge Farm puff pastry sheets. They are found in the freezer section of a grocery store.
Storage: Allow the strudels to cool completely. Place them in an airtight container or wrap individually in plastic wrap. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
For freezing, only freeze strudels without glaze. Freeze in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
These are too cute! I swear, I’m in love with your blog. I’ve made homemade strawberry jam and I know it’s amazing. Love how easy you made these toaster strudels!
You are so awesome Jessica, thanks! I love your blog as well 🙂 And totally agree – homemade strawberry jam is the best!
These look crazy easy to make! And they’re pretty too!
Thank you!
Toaster strudels were a treat at our house too growing up! These are making me all nostalgic : ) I love that you did a homemade version – and I mean you certainly can’t go wrong with puff pasty! These look perfect Chelsea!
These are adorable Chelsea!
Thanks Kelly! 🙂
Toaster strudels were definitely a treat when I was younger too. We actually never had them at my house, but when I would sleepover at some of my friends’ houses, it was always exciting when they had them. Haha. 🙂 I think I would always have to make them heart-shaped because they’re just too cute! These would be such a treat on Valentine’s Day!
Haha, that’s too funny! I was so obsessed with them when I was little, and obviously still am ha! Thanks so much Beth!
So cute! 🙂
Marti
Thank you Marti!
I was just telling my boyfriend on Sunday that if he ever wanted to make a morning special, sneak out and buy some of the fruit and cream cheese pop tarts to make for breakfast. Love!
Haha! Love the not so subtle hint 🙂 I hope he gets you them!
Girl, you are awesome. My kids will be begging for these if they spot these pictures. They look amazing!
Haha! Thanks so much Melanie 🙂
These are so sweet, Chelsea! I love anything with puff pastry. 🙂
I am obsessed with puff pastries 🙂 I even eat them plain sometimes haha! Thanks Marcie 🙂
Love toaster strudels! This home made heart version is so adorable!!
Thanks Taylor!