Homemade Strawberry Toaster Strudel

I remember the first time I had a toaster strudel. Our parents considered these a luxury, so we never got them from the store; so yes, it was that memorable. I loved the light, flaky texture with the sweet fruit filling. It was just magical to me. Now, we can make them from home! Here's what you'll need to make 6 strudels:

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Ingredients:

• 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
• 2/3 cup strawberry jam (you can also use blueberry, raspberry, etc.)
• 2 tsp cornstarch
• 1 large egg
• 1 Tbsp water

Icing

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 Tbsp half and half, then more if needed
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/8 tsp almond extract
• pinch of salt, optional

Preheat your oven to 400°F. Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

On a lightly floured surface, lay out one sheet of puff pastry and cut it into six equal rectangles. In a small bowl, mix the jam with cornstarch, then spread about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the mixture over three of the rectangles, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.

In another small bowl, whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of water. Lightly brush the exposed edges of the pastry (the border without jam) with the egg wash; you can use your fingertip for this since only a small amount is required.

Place the remaining puff pastry rectangles over the jam-covered ones, pressing the edges together to seal them. Transfer the sealed pastries to the refrigerator while you prepare the second batch. Repeat the same process with the second puff pastry sheet.

Lightly brush the tops of each strudel with the egg wash. Bake them in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until they are golden brown. Let the pastries cool on a wire rack until warm, then drizzle icing over the top and enjoy!!

For The Icing:

Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until smooth. Add more half-and-half if you need to thin it out. Pour the icing into a small resealable bag, snip off one corner, and drizzle over the strudels. Alternatively, you can drizzle with a spoon if made just thin enough.