Saxon Cherry Strudel (Cseresznyés Rétes)

Cseresznyés Rétes, also known as Saxon Cherry Strudel, is a traditional dessert from Transylvanian Saxon cuisine. This delicious pastry is filled with sweet cherries and wrapped in layers of thin, flaky dough.

Saxon Cherry Strudel (Cseresznyés Rétes)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pitted cherries
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 8 sheets phyllo dough
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the pitted cherries, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon.
  3. Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a clean surface and brush it with melted butter.
  4. Sprinkle a thin layer of bread crumbs over the buttered phyllo dough.
  5. Repeat the process with the remaining phyllo sheets, stacking them on top of each other.
  6. Spread the cherry mixture along one edge of the phyllo stack, leaving a border around the edges.
  7. Roll the phyllo stack with the cherry filling into a strudel, tucking in the edges as you roll.
  8. Place the strudel on a baking sheet and brush the top with melted butter.
  9. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the strudel is golden brown.
  10. Let the strudel cool for a few minutes, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
45 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

Tools

Pastry brush

Serving suggestions

Serve the Cseresznyés Rétes warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Tips & tricks

For a variation, try using other fruits such as apples or berries in the filling.

Cost

$10