Strudel Surprise
Treat your taste buds to a delightful journey with "Strudel Surprise," a show-stopping dessert that perfectly balances crispy, flaky layers of buttery phyllo dough with a luscious spiced apple filling. Sweet and tart apples mingle with warm cinnamon, nutmeg, golden raisins, and crunchy walnuts or pecans, all brightened with a splash of fresh lemon juice. The addition of breadcrumbs ensures a texture that's irresistibly light but satisfying. Baked to golden perfection and finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, this elegant strudel is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for autumn gatherings, holiday celebrations, or a cozy dessert indulgence, "Strudel Surprise" is sure to impress. With quick prep, easy assembly, and ingredients you already love, it's your new go-to for creating timeless, bakery-worthy desserts at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Apples (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 cup Raisins
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts or pecans
- 10 sheets Phyllo dough sheets (thawed)
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
- 0.25 cup Breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, raisins, and chopped nuts. Mix well and set aside to let the flavors meld.
Unroll the phyllo dough and cover it with a clean, slightly damp kitchen towel to prevent it from drying out.
Take one sheet of phyllo dough and place it on a clean surface. Brush it lightly with melted butter. Sprinkle a small amount of breadcrumbs evenly over the sheet.
Layer another sheet of phyllo dough on top of the first, brush it with butter, and sprinkle breadcrumbs. Repeat this process until you’ve layered 5 sheets of phyllo dough with butter and breadcrumbs.
Place half of the apple mixture along one long side of the phyllo dough stack, leaving about a 1-inch border. Carefully roll the dough over the filling, tucking in the sides as you go, to form a log. Place the rolled strudel seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
Repeat the layering and rolling process with the remaining ingredients to make a second strudel.
Brush the tops of the strudels with melted butter and use a sharp knife to make a few diagonal slits across the tops to allow steam to escape.
Bake the strudels in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
Remove the strudels from the oven and let them cool slightly. Dust the tops with powdered sugar before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3061 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 149.3 g | 191% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.4 g | 327% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 258 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 1670 mg | 73% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 448.1 g | 163% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.6 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 279.5 g | ||
| Protein | 29.8 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 230 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 1826 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
