Ah, the icing. That tiny plastic packet of sweet, artificial destiny. The instructions say to apply it after toasting. But in the microwave, the surface stays cool. So what do you do?
Here’s my pro tip: Microwave the icing packet for 5 seconds (unwrap it first, duh). This makes it runny like warm honey. Drizzle it over the warm Strudel. It will melt into every crevice. Chef’s kiss.
But be warned: if you microwave the icing too long, it explodes. You will have a gooey crime scene in your microwave. Your spouse or roommate will give you a look. You know the look. Avoid the look.
The Verdict: Is It Worth It?
Let me be honest with you. A microwaved Toaster Strudel is not the ideal experience. It’s like listening to your favorite song on a tiny phone speaker. The notes are there, but the texture is… compromised.
But here’s the thing: time is precious. Some mornings, you are fighting for your life. A microwave Strudel takes 40 seconds total. A toaster version takes 3 minutes plus cleaning. That’s 2 minutes and 20 seconds you can use to find matching socks or stare at a wall. Self-care.
Plus, the microwave version is impossibly soft. If you like doughy, breakfasty clouds, this is your jam. It’s like eating a warm hug. A hug that has artificial strawberry flavoring.
