Craving a decadent dessert but don't have the time or energy for a complicated recipe? Look no further than this simple yet stunning cherry strudel. With just two ingredients – cherry pie filling and puff pastry – you can whip up a delicious treat that's both affordable and impressive.
While homemade pastries are undeniably delicious, sometimes a little shortcut can make all the difference. This recipe embraces that philosophy. So, enjoy this decadent cherry strudel without the stress of a full day in the kitchen. After all, dessert should be a pleasure, not a chore.
Here are a few more dessert recipes that are easy but delicious! This Pineapple Upside Down Cake, looks like it was hard work! So does this apple tart recipe using puff pastry, or this apple strudel recipe. Enjoy your desserts and the time with family without the stress!
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Why you'll love this easy pastry dessert
This cherry strudel is a delicious burst of cherry flavor! The sweet and tart cherries, combined with flaky pastry, create a taste sensation that will delight your taste buds. This perfect blend of flavors will leave you wanting more.
No need to be a pastry chef to make this delicious dessert. With a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can whip up a stunning cherry strudel that will impress your family and friends. This simple recipe yields impressive results, making it perfect for bakers of all levels.
This cherry strudel is the perfect way to elevate your dessert game. Its beautiful presentation and rich flavor make it ideal for any special occasion. This showstopper is sure to impress your guests and elevate any meal.
This recipe is a comforting and nostalgic treat that will bring back fond memories of homemade desserts. This classic dessert with a modern twist is the perfect way to indulge in a taste of home.
Enjoy the luxury of a gourmet dessert without breaking the bank. This cherry strudel is a delicious and affordable way to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Only two ingredients. One is frozen and one is a canned pantry item.
Puff Pastry sheets are usually in the dessert section of the freezer area. Follow the directions for thawing on the box (usually put it into the refrigerator overnight). These have never failed me in all the years I've used them!
Using canned cherry pie filling makes this recipe even faster! If you have a favorite homemade recipe, by all means use it. I have also used other canned fruit including blueberry and cherry (the cherry is my other favorite).
The egg is purely for the egg wash so that the pastry browns beautifully in the oven. If you don't have one, the recipe will still be delicious!
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Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone liner or parchment paper.
Step 1
1 sheet of Puff Pastry (thawed in refrigerator overnight) unfolded on a piece of parchment paper. Rolled to make a 12 inch square.
Step 2
Spoon the cherry fruit filling along the bottom ⅓ of the pastry, ensuring at least an inch around the edge does not have filling on it.
Fold over the dough and tuck ends under. You want both ends to be underneath. Also tuck the sides underneath so the filling doesn't leak out.
Step 3
In a small bowl beat egg with about 1 tablespoon of water. Brush a thin coat of the egg mixture on top of the strudel. Slice even slits across the top so filling can vent (and it makes these trudel look pretty).
Bake until golden brown, approx. 35 minutes. It's the color that tells you if it's done.
Allow to cool on a baking rack for 10 minutes.
How to Serve
To impress, leave the strudel in one piece. I sprinkle some icing sugar on top so it looks pretty.
Once it's time to eat, I usually help out by cutting into 6 even slices.
Storage
I leave on the counter for 2 - 3 days with plastic wrap lightly draped over the strudel. I find wrapping it can cause the puff pastry to get soggy.
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Easy Cherry Strudel with Puff Pastry
Equipment
- Parchment paper to roll out pastry on and make it easier to move onto baking pan
- 1 baking pan or cookie sheet
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry Thawed per instructions on box. For this recipe we are using 1 of 2 puff pastry sheets from the box.
- 20 oz cherry pie filling
- 1 egg Beaten with a tablespoon of water (to brush onto pastry prior to baking)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 357°F. Roll 1 sheet of puff pastry into a 12 inch square. Doing that on parchment paper makes assembling and moving the strudel easier.
- Tip: Assembling on parchment paper makes this easier to move onto baking sheet.Spoon the canned cherry filling along the bottom ⅓ of the pastry, ensuring at least an inch around the edge does not have filling on it. Fold over the dough and tuck ends under. You want both ends to be underneath. Also tuck the sides underneath so the filling doesn't leak out.
- In a small bowl beat egg with about 1 tablespoon of water. Brush a thin coat of the egg mixture on top of the strudel. Slice even slits across the top so filling can vent (and it makes these trudel look pretty).
- Bake until golden brown, approx. 35 minutes. It's the color that tells you if it's done. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
Notes
Once it's time to eat, I usually help out by cutting into 6 even slices.
Nutrition (I am not a nutritionist. These are estimates only)
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Carla G Brown
do I refrigerate it overnight while it rises? or room temp?
Susan Moncrieff
The puff pastry is only placed in the refrigerator overnight to thaw, not to rise. The recipe is assembled and baked, with no time given to rise. The joy of puff pastry is how it 'puffs' during baking.