Romanian Cherry Strudel (Strudel cu Cireşe)
Strudel cu Cireşe is a traditional Romanian pastry filled with sweet cherries and wrapped in a flaky, buttery crust. This delightful dessert is perfect for any occasion and is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 2 cups pitted cherries
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 6 phyllo pastry sheets
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the pitted cherries, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon.
- Place one phyllo pastry sheet 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.
- Spread the cherry mixture along the length of the phyllo stack, leaving some space at the edges.
- Roll the phyllo stack with the cherry filling into a log, tucking in the edges as you roll.
- Place the strudel on a baking sheet, seam side down, and brush the top with melted butter.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the strudel is golden brown and crispy.
- Let it 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
- 3g
Supplies
Baking sheet Pastry brush
Tools
Knife Bowl
Serving suggestions
Serve the strudel cu cireşe warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
Tips & tricks
For a variation, you can add chopped nuts or raisins to the cherry filling for extra flavor and texture.
Cost
$10