Another childhood favorite are these Homemade Pop Tarts. Another creation that’s far better than the boxed kind.
Homemade Toaster Strudel
Really these are semi-homemade toaster strudels, unless you want to be really legit and make your puff pastry from scratch. And here we ditch the toaster and actually oven bake them instead (these would be a mess in the toaster). You’re whole family will love these tempting breakfast treats! They put the boxed kind to shame. And I may have spotted my husband squeezing the icing straight into his mouth, that little touch of butter and almond extract makes it just that good. These are a simple pastry to make since they begin with a store-bought puff pastry, and they also use a store-bought jam so they really are a breeze to prepare. Despite the shortcuts they still have a delicious, fresh homemade taste. You’ll be savoring every last bite, trust me!
Ingredients Needed for Easy Toaster Strudels
Frozen puff pastry Berry jam Cornstarch Egg
Ingredients Needed for the Toaster Strudel Icing
Salted butter Powdered sugar Half and half Vanilla and almond extract
How to Make a Toaster Strudel
Can I Make These in Advance?
With the wet strawberry jam these are best served within a few hours of preparing to maintain that flaky tender pastry. So with that said just scale the recipe down as needed.
Tips
If you really want to splurge go with the butter puff pastry vs. the vegetable shortening. I used Smuckers Low Sugar Strawberry Jam for these. I love the bolder strawberry flavor it has since it isn’t drowning in sugar. It doesn’t taste low sugar. Use whatever jam you like though, just don’t use a runny jam. Don’t make glaze to runny, you want it to stick. Be sure to try one of these warm that’s when they’re the best!
More Ways to Use Puff Pastry
Cream Puff Pie Puff Pastry Baked Eggs Puff Pastry Fruit Tarts with Ricotta Cream Filling Strawberry Cream Cheese Breakfast Pastries
