Apple and Cheese Strudel
A flaky, golden strudel filled with sweet apples and creamy cheese, spiced with cinnamon and star anise. Perfect for a cozy dessert or brunch.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 6
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 5g
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 2 medium apples
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 whole star anise
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Roll out the 1 sheet puff pastry on a floured surface to a 12x10 inch rectangle.
- 2
Peel and core the 2 apples, then slice thinly. In a bowl, mix apples with 2 tbsp sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon.
- 3
In another bowl, soften the 4 oz cream cheese with 1 tbsp sugar. Spread the cheese mixture over the pastry, leaving a 1 inch border.
- 4
Arrange the apple slices over the cheese. Fold the pastry edges over the filling and roll up tightly, sealing the seam.
- 5
Beat the 1 egg and brush over the strudel. Place the 1 star anise on top for flavor. Bake until golden brown, about 25-30 minutes.
- 6
Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
Tools you’ll need
- rolling pin
- baking sheet
- mixing bowls
- pastry brush
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