Strudel
Strudel is a traditional layered pastry made with very thin dough wrapped around a sweet or savory filling and baked until golden and flaky. It is especially famous in Austrian and Central European cuisine.
Popular Types
- Apple strudel – filled with apples, cinnamon, sugar, and raisins
- Cheese strudel – sweet cream cheese filling
- Cherry strudel – tart cherries with sugar
- Savory strudel – fillings like spinach, cabbage, or meat
Simple Apple Strudel Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry or strudel dough
- 3 apples, peeled and sliced
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup raisins (optional)
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Basic Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare filling – mix apples, sugar, cinnamon, and raisins.
- Prepare pastry – place dough on a baking sheet and sprinkle breadcrumbs.
- Add filling down the center and roll the pastry around it.
- Brush with butter and bake 30–35 minutes until golden.
Serving Ideas
- Dust with powdered sugar
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
🥧 Fun fact: The most famous version, apple strudel, comes from Vienna in Austria and is a classic café dessert.
If you want, I can also show you the secret to making extra flaky bakery-style strudel at home.
