Cherry Toaster Strudel
This Cherry Toaster Strudel is the grown up version of a childhood classic. Thanks to puff pastry, these come out flakey, perfectly sweet, and irresistible.
Ingredients
- 12 oz cherries pitted
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp vanilla
- 1 box frozen puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 egg beaten
Icing (optional)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp cherry juice from mixture above
Recipe Instructions
For the Fruit Filling
- In a small saucepan, add pitted cherries, lemon juice, and sugar. Mix until combined. Bring to a low boil.
- In a small ramekin, combine cornstarch and 1 tbsp of water. Mix. Add the cornstarch slurry into the cherries and stir. Simmer for 4 - 6 minutes or until the cherries have released their juices.
- Remove from heat and mix in vanilla. Allow to cool.
For the Strudel
- Preheat oven to 375℉. Lay out both sheets of thawed puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 6 equal pieces (so 12 total).
- Have a small ramekin of water ready. Spoon 2 - 3 tbsp of cherry filling into the middle of 6 dough rectangles. Dip your finger in the ramekin and wet along the edges of the dough.
- Carefully top the cherry dough rectangles with a rectangle, closing the filling in. Gently press down around the edges. Use a fork to crimp around the edges. (It's ok if a little filling juice spills out). If you're making the icing, reserve 1 tbsp of cherry liquid.
- Brush the tops with egg wash. Use a fork to pierce the top 3 times to allow steam to release. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes.
For the Icing (optional)
- In a small bowl mix the cherry liquid and powdered sugar until smooth. Add more liquid if needed. Drizzle on top of baked toaster strudels.
Nutrition
Calories: 157kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 11mgPotassium: 144mgFiber: 1gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 76IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.4mg
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