Raspberry Toaster Strudel Recipe

For generations, kids have loved the toaster strudel pastries from the freezer section of the grocery store. They adored the taste of the hot and flaky Danish filled with fruit, but the real fun came from drizzling the sweet icing on top of the warm pastry.

You won't believe how easy it is to create your own homemade version of the prepackaged treat. You can still turn to the freezer section for frozen puff pastry sheets, and the filling can be made with your favorite flavor of jam or preserves. Kids can still enjoy piping the icing on top themselves.

Although these homemade toaster strudels are actually prepared in the oven rather than the toaster, parents will love that their kids can enjoy something homemade rather than prepackaged, without extra fillers or additives.

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Can I Use Phyllo Dough Instead of Puff Pastry?

Although frozen puff pastry and phyllo dough are typically found side-by-side at the supermarket, they're quite different and cannot be used interchangeably here. Not only are they made with different ingredients, but they bake up to different textures, so using phyllo dough won't get you the buttery, flaky texture that's a signature of toaster strudels.

What Is Toaster Strudel Icing Made Of?

The creamy sweet icing that came with each pastry was an integral part of the store-bought toaster strudel experience. In this recipe, the icing is made from a classic combination of powdered sugar and milk, but we also add a dash of almond extract for extra flavor.

Tips for Making Homemade Toaster Strudel

• Thaw the pastry properly—Frozen puff pastry typically needs to be thawed before use. Make sure to read the package and take the puff pastry out according to instructions.
• Adjust the consistency of the icing—To get the icing just right consistency for drizzling, additional powdered sugar can be added to thicken, or additional milk to thin out the mixture.