Croatian Cherry Strudel (Hrvatski štrudel od trešanja)
Hrvatski štrudel od trešanja, or Croatian Cherry Strudel, is a delightful pastry that is popular in Croatian cuisine. This sweet and flaky dessert is perfect for enjoying with a cup of coffee or tea.
Ingredients
- 4 cups pitted cherries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 sheets phyllo dough
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the pitted cherries, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon.
- Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush it with melted butter. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
- Repeat the process with the remaining phyllo sheets, stacking them on top of each other.
- Spoon the cherry mixture along the long edge of the phyllo stack, leaving some space at the edges.
- Roll up the phyllo stack, tucking in the edges as you roll to enclose the filling.
- Place the strudel on a baking sheet, seam side down, and brush the top with melted butter.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let the strudel cool for a few minutes, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 40 minutes
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 35g
- Fat
- 10g
- Protein
- 4g
Supplies
Baking sheet Pastry brush
Tools
Knife Bowl
Serving suggestions
Serve the Croatian Cherry Strudel warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Tips & tricks
For a variation, you can add chopped nuts or raisins to the cherry filling for extra flavor and texture.
Cost
$12