Cherry Strudel
Flaky phyllo wrapped around spiced cherries with a buttery, crispy exterior. A classic Austrian dessert that tastes restaurant-quality but comes together in under an hour.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 310
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 8 sheets phyllo dough (thawed)
- 5 tbsp butter, melted
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs or crushed walnuts
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Mix cherries, sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon in a bowl until evenly coated.
- 2
Lay a sheet of phyllo on a clean counter. Brush lightly with melted butter, then sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
- 3
Layer remaining phyllo sheets, brushing each with butter and breadcrumbs between layers.
- 4
Spread cherry filling down one long edge, leaving 2 inches bare. Roll tightly, sealing the seam with butter.
- 5
Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush exterior generously with remaining melted butter.
- 6
Bake 25–30 minutes until the exterior is deep golden brown and crispy.
- 7
Cool 5 minutes on the pan. Dust lightly with powdered sugar if desired. Slice and serve warm.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- small bowl
- pastry brush
- knife
- oven
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