Name: Easy Homemade Vegan Toaster Strudels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 37 min
Ingredients: 1 package vegan frozen puff pastry (17oz with 2 frozen sheets); ½ cup strawberry jam, blueberry jam, pre-made apple pie filling (or cinnamon roll filling (see below)); 2 tbsp almond milk (or other dairy-free milk); 2 tbsp maple syrup; ½ cup powdered sugar; 2 tsp almond milk (or other dairy-free milk- plus more as needed); ⅛ tsp vanilla extract; ½ cup light brown sugar; ¼ cup softened vegan butter; 1 tbsp all-purpose flour; 2 tsp ground cinnamon

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If you grew up eating toaster strudels before school, flaky, gooey, and piping hot straight from the toaster, this recipe is for you. These easy homemade vegan toaster strudels are made with simple ingredients and are a dairy-free take on the nostalgic classic. Complete with jammy strawberry or cinnamon roll-inspired fillings and that signature icing drizzle.

Just like my vegan honey buns, strawberry shortcake ice cream bars, and peppermint patties, this recipe is all about recreating childhood favorites in a way that’s even better than the store-bought version. Quick and easy with no weird ingredients required.

easy homemade vegan toaster strudels on a cooling rack over a baking sheet. — easy homemade toaster strudels

Emily’s Recipe Notes:

Flavor: Sweet with fruity or cinnamon-flavored fillings
Texture: Flaky, crispy, and gooey in the middle
Difficulty: Super easy.
Time: Under 40 minutes.

Why We Love These Homemade Toaster Strudels:
Pop-Tarts and Toaster Strudels were a rare but exciting treat growing up. This homemade version brings that same excitement—flaky, warm, gooey in the middle, and way more satisfying. One bite kinda makes me feel like a kid again and what’s not to love about that.

Ingredients:

Ingredient Highlights & Some Swaps

Frozen Puff Pastry Sheets

This is the base of our delicious homemade toaster strudels! I used the Pepperidge Farm brand, which is accidentally vegan and easy to find in most grocery stores.

Each box comes with two sheets (enough to make 8 toaster strudels). If you’re gluten-free, Sweet Loren’s vegan & gluten-free puff pastry is a great alternative.

Filling

You can keep it classic with strawberry jam or get creative with cinnamon sugar, apple pie filling, or any jam you like.

Just make sure your filling isn’t too runny. It should be thick enough to stay put while baking. You can also use leftover compote, apple curd, or even homemade fruit preserves if you have them on hand.

Vegan Egg Wash

A simple 1:1 mix of maple syrup and almond milk gives you that golden brown, glossy finish and helps seal the edges. You can also use one of these vegan egg wash alternatives.

Powdered Sugar

You’ll use this for the icing drizzle. Don’t skip it because it takes the strudels to the next level! Just mix with a splash of plant milk and vanilla extract until smooth.

Helpful Equipment

Parchment Paper: for easy clean up
Large Baking Sheet: for baking
Small Bowl: to mix the egg wash and icing

Step By Step Guide

How to Make Vegan Toaster Strudels

a hand holding a pastry cutter over puff pastry.

Cut a partially thawed sheet of puff pastry into 8 equal sized rectangles. Repeat with the second sheet of puff pastry. You should have 16 total rectangles.

Dollop 1 tablespoon of jam or pie filling onto 8 of the puff pastry slices. Brush vegan egg wash onto the edges.

If making the cinnamon roll flavor, repeat step 2. Spread the cinnamon roll filling evenly over the puff pastry, leaving a 1/4 inch border.

a hand covering the puff pastry slice with another rectangle of pastry.

Cover the filling with the second rectangle of puff pastry.

a hand with a fork crimping the edges of puff pastry.

Use a fork to crimp the edges. Be sure to make sure there’s a tight seal so the filling doesn’t leak out!

the vegan toaster strudels with eggless egg wash.

Place the strudels on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops of the strudels with more vegan egg wash and bake at 400F for about 20-22 minutes.

a glass bowl filled with icing for the strudel.

While they bake and cool, mix the icing ingredients together in a small bowl.

a small whisk drizzling icing on the baked toaster strudel.

Drizzle the icing over the cooled vegan toaster strudels and enjoy.

Other Filling Ideas

Almost any thick jam, preserve, or spread will work here. Just keep it to about 1 tablespoon per strudel so it doesn’t overflow while baking. A few ideas to try:

Strawberry, raspberry, or blueberry jam (store-bought or homemade)
Apple pie or cherry pie filling (canned is totally fine)
Vegan Nutella (store-bought or homemade)
Peanut butter and jelly (grape jelly is a classic)

Storage

Room Temp: Let the strudels cool completely, then store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Freezer: Freeze baked strudels in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container. Reheat straight from frozen. No need to thaw.
Oven or Toaster Oven: Bake at 350ºF for 5–10 minutes until heated through and crisp again.
Air Fryer: Air fry at 325ºF for 4–6 minutes. Keep an eye on them so the pastry doesn’t over-brown.
Standard Toaster: Skip the icing and you can pop these straight from the freezer into the toaster, just like the originals.

strawberry vegan toaster strudel on a baking sheet. — homemade strawberry strudel recipe

Tips from Emily’s Kitchen

Let the puff pastry thaw just enough. About 30 minutes at room temp is usually perfect. It should still be cold, but soft enough to unfold and cut without cracking.
Don’t overfill. Stick to about 1 tablespoon of filling per strudel. Too much and it’ll leak out the sides while baking.
Seal them well. Press the edges together with a fork to keep the filling tucked in during baking.
Use a vegan egg wash. A quick brush of maple syrup + non-dairy milk gives them that golden brown, glossy finish.

these create the best texture!