The '90s Favorite Toaster Strudel Gets a Homemade Makeover (2024)

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Updated on 05/26/23

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Can I Use Phyllo Dough Instead of Puff Pastry?

Although frozen puff pastry and phyllo dough are typically found side-by-side at the supermarket, they're quite different and cannot be used interchangeably here. Not only are they made with different ingredients, but they bake up to different textures, so using phyllo dough won't get you the buttery, flaky texture that's a signature of toaster strudels.

What Is Toaster Strudel Icing Made Of?

The creamy sweet icing that came with each pastry was an integral part of the store-bought toaster strudel experience. In this recipe, the icing is made from a classic combination of powdered sugar and milk, but we also add a dash of almond extract for extra flavor.

Tips for Making Homemade Toaster Strudel

Thaw the pastry properly—Frozen puff pastry typically needs to be thawed before use. Make sure to read the package and take the puff pastry out according to instructions.
Adjust the consistency of the icing—To get the icing just right consistency for drizzling, additional powdered sugar can be added to thicken, or additional milk to thin out the mixture.

"Like most 90s kids, I have eaten my fair share of Pillsbury toaster strudels and love that they're so easy to recreate at home using this recipe. Frozen puff pastry is easy to find and work with. I used a pizza cutter to cut the pastry into rectangles. The raspberry jam filling is delicious and I can definitely see myself making these again with a different flavor." —Patty Lee

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Ingredients

1 (17 1/3-ounce) boxpuff pastry sheets, thawed according to package directions
2/3 cup raspberry jam
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons milk, plus additional if needed
1/8 teaspoon almond extract, optional

Steps to Make It

Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Place one sheet of the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into 6 rectangles.
In a medium bowl, combine the raspberry jam and cornstarch until smooth.
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Place the puff pastry rectangles on the prepared baking sheet. Evenly divide the jam among the 6 rectangles. Spread out the jam, leaving about a 1/2-inch rim around the edges.
Brush the beaten egg around the edges of each rectangle.
Cut the second sheet of puff pastry into 6 rectangles and place each on top of the jam-coated puff pastry rectangles.
Use a fork to press the edges to seal.
Brush the tops of each assembled strudel with the remaining egg. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove to a wire rack and cool slightly while preparing the drizzle.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and almond extract, if using. Add more milk or powdered sugar as needed to achieve the desired drizzling consistency.
Spoon the icing into the corner of a small resealable plastic bag and twist the end. Snip a small piece off the tip with scissors and drizzle over each strudel.
Serve warm.

How To Store Leftover Toaster Strudels

Store leftover toaster strudels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerated for up to 5 days. Reheat them in a toaster oven.

Recipe Variation

Use a different jam—Swap out the raspberry jam for your favorite flavor, like blueberry, blackberry, strawberry, or boysenberry.
Flavor the icing—You can use different extracts or flavorings in the icing. Alternatively, crush up freeze-dried fruit, such as strawberries, into a fine powder and stir it into the icing for even more fruit flavor.
Make cute shapes—Use large cookie cutters to cut out puff pastry dough into cute shapes instead of rectangles. You can brush puff pastry scraps with egg and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar for a tasty snack and no waste.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
589	Calories
32g	Fat
67g	Carbs
7g	Protein

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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount per serving
Calories	589
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32g	41%
Saturated Fat 5g	24%
Cholesterol 31mg	10%
Sodium 231mg	10%
Total Carbohydrate 67g	25%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 23g
Protein 7g
Vitamin C 3mg	16%
Calcium 21mg	2%
Iron 2mg	14%
Potassium 91mg	2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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puff pastry
toaster strudel
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