Strawberry Cream Cheese Strudel
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4.4
Strawberry Cream Cheese Strudel
Description
This Strawberry Cream Cheese Strudel combines a tender buttery puff pastry with a smooth, sweetened cream cheese blend as its base filling. Fresh or thawed sliced strawberries add bright, juicy bursts of fruit, while chocolate chips contribute subtle richness and texture contrast. The pastry sides are sliced and braided over the filling to create a classic strudel appearance. An egg wash promotes a golden crust during baking at 375°F. After baking, the strudel is topped with a vanilla glaze made from powdered sugar, vanilla, and cream, adding sweetness and moisture.
The final texture is flaky and crisp on the outside, with a creamy, fruity filling offering a balanced sweetness. Served slightly cooled, it works well as a dessert or a sweet snack. It can be enjoyed fresh or stored in the refrigerator for a few days.
Practical tips include using thawed and towel-dried strawberries if frozen, storing leftovers in the fridge for 2-3 days, and freezing unbaked strudel wrapped securely. Baking frozen strudel unthawed requires more time. These adaptations help with preparation flexibility and storage.
Ingredients
PUFF PASTRY FILLING
- 1 roll puff pastry roll or sheet, frozen then thaw
- 5 ounces cream cheese whole fat, remove from fridge 30 minutes prior
- ¼ cup powdered sugar sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup strawberries sliced
- ¼ cup chocolate chips semi sweet or milk, mini or regular
If you prefer to make your own Puff Pastry then this quick and Easy Homemade 10 Minute Puff Pastry Recipe would be a perfect choice.
EGG WASH
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
VANILLA GLAZE
- ½ cup powdered sugar icing
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons cream or milk
Instructions
PUFF PASTRY FILLING
- Pre heat oven to 375F (190C).
- In a medium bowl beat the cream cheese, sifted powdered sugar and the vanilla until combined. Set aside.
- Place the puff pastry sheet on a piece of parchment paper and roll it a couple of times with a rolling pin.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly down the middle of the pastry. Top with the chopped strawberries and sprinkle with the chocolate chips. Make cuts on the side of the dough with a sharp knife until you reach the filling (see video). Criss cross the cut slits over the mixture. Then place it with the parchment paper on a baking sheet.
- You can either brush the top of the pastry with an egg wash or milk.To make the egg wash - In a small bowl beat together the egg and the water, brush top of pastry with mixture or milk .Then bake for approximately 20 minutes or until golden.
- Let the pastry cool 10 minutes then carefully move it to a wire rack to cool completely before drizzling with the vanilla glaze or sprinkling with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy!
VANILLA GLAZE
- In a small bowl mix together powdered/icing sugar, vanilla and milk or cream (a little at a time) as you need to reach your desired thickness.
Notes
- Use thawed strawberries and pat dry if using frozen berries for best filling texture.
- Leftover strudel stores well in the refrigerator for 2-3 days and can be brought to room temperature before serving.
- Unbaked strudel can be frozen wrapped tightly; bake directly from frozen, allowing extra baking time.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 154 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 154kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 83mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 280IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.4
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