Description
Homemade blueberry toaster strudels deliver sweet morning magic straight from your kitchen. Rich pastry pockets filled with luscious blueberry compote promise delightful breakfast moments you’ll savor with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold, cubed)
- 2 cups fresh blueberries (or frozen, thawed)
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Liquid and Binding Ingredients:
- 6–8 tablespoons ice water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Craft a delicate pastry by blending flour, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl. Incorporate cold butter until the texture resembles rough breadcrumbs. Slowly introduce ice water, allowing the dough to form a cohesive mass. Refrigerate for half an hour to firm up.
- Create a vibrant blueberry compote by combining blueberries with sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla, and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until the mixture thickens and becomes glossy. Allow the filling to cool slightly.
- Heat the oven to 400F (200C). Roll out the chilled pastry dough on a floured surface and slice into precise rectangular shapes. Carefully spoon the cooled blueberry filling onto one half of each rectangle, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Fold the pastry over the filling, creating a sealed packet. Crimp the edges firmly with a fork to prevent leakage during baking. Gently brush the top of each strudel with egg wash to ensure a golden, glossy finish.
- Arrange the prepared strudels on a lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the pastry turns a rich, golden brown and becomes delightfully crisp around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and let the strudels rest for a few minutes to allow the filling to set. Serve warm, allowing the blueberry filling to provide a burst of fruity flavor with each bite.
Notes
- Freeze butter for extra flaky pastry texture, ensuring it remains cold during preparation.
- Use fresh or frozen blueberries interchangeably, with frozen berries requiring slight adjustment in cooking time.
- Swap wheat flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or rice flour for celiac-friendly version.
- Reduce sugar content by using natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for a healthier twist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg