Description
Flaky, golden puff pastry filled with juicy strawberries and a touch of vanilla, then baked to perfection and dusted with powdered sugar. A quick and irresistible treat that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, diced
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg, beaten
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and vanilla. Cook over medium heat until thickened, about 5 minutes. Let cool.
- Lay puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface and cut each into 4 equal rectangles.
- Spoon cooled strawberry filling onto half of each rectangle, leaving edges clear. Fold over and seal with a fork. Cut slits on top for steam to escape.
- Brush tops with beaten egg and chill for 10 minutes.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, until golden and puffed.
- Let cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- Keep puff pastry cold until ready to use for best results.
- Cool filling completely before assembling to avoid soggy pastry.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the toaster oven.
- Freeze baked strudels and reheat directly from frozen for a quick treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 strudel
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: puff pastry, strawberry strudel, easy dessert, fruit pastry, quick bake