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Six golden-brown rectangular hand pies, reminiscent of Cherry Toaster Strudel, are arranged on a sheet of parchment paper, with vibrant berry filling oozing from the sides.
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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.
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cherry toaster strudel, toaster strudel
Yield: 6 servings
Calories: 157kcal
Author: Author: Maddy & JD - Them Bites

Materials

  • 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

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: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 144mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 76IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.4mg