Homemade Strawberry Strudels: Flaky Pastry with Fresh Filling

This easy strawberry strudels recipe is a quick, crowd-pleasing dessert. One sheet of puff pastry yields about 30 bite-sized strudels. You can use strawberry jam or preserves — adding a small amount of cornstarch helps the filling hold together without cooking. No egg wash required; the recipe is simple, economical, and delicious.

To keep jam from running, stir in one teaspoon of cornstarch into the jam or preserves. There’s no need to cook or microwave the filling — just mix and fill. These bite-sized strudels are perfect for parties, potlucks, or an easy treat at home.

Ingredients for Strawberry Strudels:

• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
• 1/3 cup strawberry preserves or jam
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon milk and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar for the tops

Instructions:

1. If necessary, roll the puff pastry into a 15.5 × 10-inch rectangle. Cut the pastry into 3-inch-wide strips along the long side, then cut each strip into pieces about 1 1/2 inches wide across, creating small rectangles.

2. In a small bowl, mix the strawberry preserves or jam with the teaspoon of cornstarch until smooth. Place a small dollop of the jam mixture in the center of each pastry rectangle.

3. Fold the right side of the dough toward the center and pinch the edge to seal. Fold or roll the left side over and pinch that edge as well to fully seal each strudel. Arrange the filled strudels on a large baking sheet.

4. Brush the tops lightly with milk, then sprinkle with granulated sugar. Make two small slits in each strudel to vent. Bake in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for about 15 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and puffed. Let cool slightly before serving.

Easy Strawberry Strudels Recipe

3.90 from 10 votes

By: Alyona’s Cooking

One sheet of puff pastry makes about 30 small strudels. Use jam or preserves and add a teaspoon of cornstarch to help the filling set. No egg wash needed—just simple, tasty ingredients.

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Servings: 30 strudels

Ingredients

• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
• 1/3 cup strawberry preserves or jam
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 TBSP milk and 1 TBSP granulated sugar for the tops

Instructions

• Roll the puff pastry to a 15.5 × 10-inch rectangle if needed. Cut 3-inch-wide strips down the length, then cut across into pieces about 1 1/2 inches wide. Mix the jam with the cornstarch and place a small dollop in the center of each rectangle.
• Fold the right side toward the center and pinch the edge to seal, then fold or roll the left side over and pinch to seal the strudel. Arrange the strudels on a baking sheet as you go.
• Brush each strudel with milk and sprinkle generously with sugar. Cut two small slits in the top of each to vent. Bake in a preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for about 15 minutes, until golden and puffed. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

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