Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of sweet cherries and creamy cheese filling wrapped in crispy phyllo dough with this easy-to-follow recipe for Creamy Cherry Strudel.
Ingredients
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Phyllo Dough:
- 1 package phyllo dough (16 oz, thawed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
Cheese Filling:
- 2 cups fresh or canned pitted cherries (well-drained if using canned)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Additional:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Filling: Beat together cream cheese, ricotta, sugar, cornstarch, vanilla, and almond extract until smooth. Fold in cherries.
- Layer Phyllo: Layer phyllo sheets with melted butter, spoon creamy cherry mixture, roll into logs, and place on baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Finish: Cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, slice, and serve.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add breadcrumbs or ground almonds between phyllo layers.
- Best served warm but can also be enjoyed at room temperature.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven for crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg