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Easy Apple Strudel

Easy apple strudel is made with puff pastry and a thin layer of cream cheese for a touch of creaminess.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Jewish
Keyword: easy apple strudel
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 291kcal
Cost: $10

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • First, pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, add the apples, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, spices, salt, lemon juice and zest. Toss together and taste for seasoning. Set aside.
  • On a lightly floured surface, unfold puff pastry and use a rolling pill to gently roll it out a bit thinner. Lay the puff pastry horizontally in front of you and spread the softened cream cheese towards the bottom ⅔ in an even thin layer.
  • Gently pour the apples over the cream cheese, making sure no apples are poking out and any liquid is left in the bowl.
  • Fold the top off of the puff pastry over the apples making a tight seal and place seam side down. Pinch and tuck the ends of the puff pastry under the strudel. Place on non-stick baking sheet.
  • Lightly whisk the egg with a splash of water and brush egg-wash all over the strudel. Use a knife to cut small slits into the puff pastry.
  • Bake at 375 degrees F for 35-40 minutes. Check strudel at 30 minutes and if it is browning on the top too quickly, cover with foil and continue baking.
  • When done, remove from oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes, then dust with powdered sugar.

Notes

Oven temperatures may vary, so check strudel at about 30 minutes for browning. If puff pastry is undercooked, cover with foil and continue baking until cooked through.

Nutrition

Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 140mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 261IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg