Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Creamy Cherry Strudel, a heavenly treat featuring flaky puff pastry enveloping a luscious cream cheese and cherry filling. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- 1 cup cherry pie filling
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for egg wash)
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the cream cheese filling: In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Prepare the pastry: Unfold the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and roll it slightly. Spread the cream cheese mixture down the center third of the pastry.
- Add cherry filling: Spoon the cherry pie filling evenly over the cream cheese.
- Create a braided effect: Cut slits on both sides of the pastry and fold the strips over the filling in a crisscross pattern.
- Brush with egg wash: Whisk the egg with milk and brush the top of the pastry.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Cool and serve: Let cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, and slice.
Notes
- For a tart twist, use fresh or frozen sour cherries with a bit of sugar instead of canned pie filling.
- Refrigerate leftovers and reheat in the oven for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
