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Strawberry Strudels: A Delightful Pastry Adventure

Strawberry strudels are a delightful treat that bring together the buttery flakiness of puff pastry and the sweet, tangy essence of strawberries in a perfect blend. Whether you’re serving them for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these pastries are sure to impress with their golden crust and luscious filling. This recipe is straightforward, making it accessible even for novice bakers, yet it yields a result that tastes and looks like it came straight out of a patisserie.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Simple Yet Elegant: With the convenience of frozen puff pastry, you can achieve a bakery-quality dessert with minimal effort.
• Flavorful Filling: The combination of strawberry jam, a hint of lemon, and the slight thickening from cornstarch ensures a filling that’s both robust and delicious.
• Versatile Treat: Perfect for any occasion, these strudels can be served warm with a scoop of ice cream or enjoyed cold with a cup of coffee.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Puff Pastry: The foundation of our strudel, offering layers of buttery goodness.
• Strawberry Jam/Preserves: Provides the sweet and tangy filling.
• Cornstarch: Helps thicken the filling, preventing a soggy pastry.
• Lemon Juice: Adds a fresh, zesty contrast to the sweet jam.
• Egg and Cream: Used for the egg wash and glaze, enhancing the pastry’s golden finish and adding a touch of richness.
• Coarse Sugar: Sprinkled on top for a sweet, crunchy texture.
• Powdered Sugar and Vanilla: Key components of the glaze, adding sweetness and aroma.
• Kosher Salt: Balances the sweetness and enhances flavors.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preparation: Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). This ensures the puff pastry will rise beautifully and develop a golden crust.

2. Puff Pastry: Gently unfold a sheet of thawed puff pastry and cut into six equal rectangles. Transfer these to a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each. Repeat with the second sheet of pastry.

3. Filling: In a small bowl, mix the strawberry jam, cornstarch, and lemon juice until smooth. Place a heaping tablespoon of this mixture onto the center of each pastry rectangle, leaving a border.

4. Egg Wash: Beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of cream. Brush this along the borders of the rectangles to help seal them shut.

5. Assembly: Prick the reserved pastry rectangles with a fork and place them atop the filled ones. Press gently to seal, then crimp the edges with a fork. Brush the tops with the egg wash and sprinkle evenly with coarse sugar.

6. Baking: Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, rotating halfway through, until the pastries are puffed and golden brown. Cool on the pan for about 30 minutes.

7. Glazing: While the strudels cool, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and the remaining cream to make a smooth glaze. Drizzle over the cooled strudels.

8. Serving: Enjoy your strudels immediately for the freshest taste, or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Nutritional Information

Each serving of these strawberry strudels is approximately 654 calories, with 79g of carbohydrates, 7g of protein, and 35g of fat. It’s a delightful indulgence, rich in flavor and satisfaction.

Tips for Success

• Thaw the Pastry Properly: Ensure your puff pastry is properly thawed according to package instructions to prevent cracking.
• Seal Well: Make sure the edges are sealed properly to avoid the filling from leaking during baking.
• Cool Completely: Let the strudels cool before glazing to ensure the glaze sets properly.

These strawberry strudels are a testament to how simple ingredients can create something truly special. Whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting out, this recipe is a delightful way to bring a touch of sweetness to your day. Enjoy each bite of these delectable pastries, and don’t forget to share them with loved ones!

Strawberry Strudels

These strawberry strudels are a delightful treat, combining flaky puff pastry with a sweet and tangy strawberry filling.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Cooling Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Servings: 12 strudels

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: European

Calories: 654

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Puff Pastry

• 490 g frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed 1 package (17.3 ounces)

Filling

• 120 ml strawberry jam/preserves
• 2 tsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice

Egg Wash & Topping

• 1 egg
• 75 ml heavy whipping cream divided ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon
• 1 tbsp coarse sugar

Glaze

• 120 g powdered sugar sifted
• 0.25 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 pinch kosher salt

Equipment

• Baking Sheet

Method

 

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Unfold one sheet of puff pastry onto a work surface and cut it into six rectangles. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them ½ inch apart. Repeat with the second sheet.
2. In a small bowl, mix strawberry jam, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Spoon a heaping tablespoon onto each rectangle, leaving a ½-inch border.
3. In another bowl, whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of cream. Brush the border of each rectangle with the egg wash.
4. Prick the reserved pastry rectangles with a fork, place them on top of the filled rectangles, and seal the edges. Crimp the edges with a fork, brush with egg wash, and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
5. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden brown, rotating the pan halfway. Cool on the pan for 30 minutes.
6. For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and remaining cream until smooth. Drizzle over cooled strudels.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Enjoy these strudels with a cup of tea or coffee for a perfect afternoon treat.