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20-Min Crispy Topfen Strudel

Buttery phyllo wrapped around sweet quark (topfen) filling with raisins and cinnamon. Baked until golden and dusted with powdered sugar—Austrian comfort in under 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
285
Protein
12g
20-Min Crispy Topfen Strudel
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb quark (topfen) or ricotta
  • 6 sheets phyllo dough (thawed)
  • 4 tbsp butter, melted
  • ¼ cup raisins
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oven to 400°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Mix quark, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and raisins in a bowl until combined.

  3. 3

    Lay one phyllo sheet on the pan. Brush lightly with melted butter, then repeat with 5 more sheets, brushing between each.

  4. 4

    Spread quark filling along one long edge, leaving 2 inches from the edge. Roll tightly into a log, tucking in sides.

  5. 5

    Brush the strudel all over with remaining melted butter. Bake 12–14 minutes until golden brown.

  6. 6

    Cool 2 minutes. Dust generously with powdered sugar and serve warm.

Tools you’ll need

  • sheet pan
  • parchment paper
  • medium bowl
  • pastry brush
  • oven (400°F)

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