Easy Puff Pastry Apple Strudel
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4.4
Easy Puff Pastry Apple Strudel
Description
The Easy Puff Pastry Apple Strudel begins with defrosted puff pastry sheet, cut diagonally along the edges to allow braiding over the center filling. The filling consists of softened cream cheese blended with light brown sugar and vanilla, followed by a layer of apple pie filling adding fruit sweetness and moisture. Braiding the pastry strips over the filling ensures even coverage and a decorative woven crust. Before baking, brushing with heavy cream and topping with sliced almonds and coarse turbinado sugar enhances browning and textural contrast.
Baked at 400°F, the puff pastry puffs up golden and flaky within 12-15 minutes, enveloping the sweet filling inside. Serving warm brings out the rich flavors and soft textures but it also holds well at room temperature for casual enjoyment. The strudel pairs nicely with a cup of coffee or a simple cream accompaniment.
Adjustments such as adding rum extract or mixed dried fruits like raisins or cranberries can add variety and complexity to the flavor profile. This recipe provides a straightforward way to transform pantry staples into a comforting pastry dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 puff pastry defrosted, sheet
- 2 ounces cream cheese , room temperature
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups apple pie filling
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon almonds sliced
- 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 400°F degrees.
- In a small bowl, blend together the cream cheese with the light brown sugar and vanilla. Set aside.
- Unroll the puff pastry on a clean work space. Make 4-5 diagonal cuts down each side at the same intervals, leaving the center intact.
- Spread the cream cheese down the center and top with the apple pie filling.
- Fold over the bottom piece, then alternating sides, braid strips of puff pastry over filling. At the end, fold over the end piece before the last two diagonal cuts.
- Brush the top with they heavy cream and transfer to baking sheet. Top with the sliced almonds and turbinado sugar while still tacky.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until puff pastry is fluffy and lightly browned. Remove and serve hot or at room temperature.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.
Notes
- Try adding rum extract for a subtle spirit flavor.
- Mixed dried fruits like raisins, currants, or cranberries can be included in the filling for variety.
- Dust with powdered sugar glaze for extra sweetness after baking.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 305 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 305kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 159mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 70mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.4
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