copycat cinnamon roll toaster strudels
flaky puff pastry stuffed with cinnamon sugar filling and topped with thick vanilla icing
baked in August 2024
yield: 9 toaster strudels
prep time: 30 minutes
cook time: 10 minutes
difficulty level: easy
Ingredients
Pastries
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 Tablespoon milk
- 2 sheets (1 pound) puff pastry defrosted
Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3 Tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
For the pastries:
- Preheat oven to 425˚F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or lightly grease.
- In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon.
- In a small bowl, beat together egg yolk and milk to make the egg wash.
- On a large floured work surface, gently roll out a sheet of the puff pastry until even with no cracks or creases.
- Cut into 9 equal rectangles and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- Divide the brown sugar cinnamon mixture among the rectangles, leaving a 1/2 inch border around the edges.
- Brush the edges with the egg wash.
- Gently roll out the second sheet of puff pastry until even with no cracks or creases. Cut into 9 equal rectangles.
- Cover the filling with the other half of the rectangles. Press down around the edges to seal the filling inside. Use a fork to crimp and seal the edges further.
- Use the fork or toothpick to poke a few holes in the top of each pastry.
- Brush the tops of the pastries with the remaining egg wash.
- Bake in preheated oven until puffed and golden, about 10-12 minutes.
- Allow to cool slightly.
For the icing:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla extract until thick and smooth. If too thick, add a little more milk. If too thin, add a little more powdered sugar.
- Spread or pipe the frosting over baked puff pastries.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Total calories: 2,966
- Calories per toaster strudel: 330