Cherry strudel
Cherry Strudel: a delicious and easy-to-make dessert
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Baking time: 30-35 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Number of servings: 8
The cherry strudel is a refined dessert, perfect for any occasion, from festive meals to a relaxing afternoon with friends. Crispy on the outside and soft, flavorful on the inside, this strudel brings a touch of joy with every bite. Here’s how to prepare it step by step, with useful tips and delicious variations.
Ingredients:
For the dough:
- 100 g melted butter
- 1 egg
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 100 ml lukewarm milk
- a pinch of salt
- fresh yeast the size of a walnut (or 7 g dry yeast)
- vanilla essence
- 250-300 g flour
- vanilla sugar for decoration
For the cherry filling:
- 1 kg fresh cherries
- 3 tablespoons semolina
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
Preparation method:
1. Preparing the dough: In a large bowl, mix the yeast with the sugar until it becomes a paste. Add the lukewarm milk, egg, vanilla essence, salt, and 50 g of the melted butter. Mix well, then gradually add the flour, mixing with a spatula or your hands until you obtain a soft but elastic dough.
2. Let the dough rise: Cover the bowl with a clean towel and let the dough rise in a warm place, away from drafts, until it doubles in volume, about 30 minutes.
3. Preparing the filling: Meanwhile, wash the cherries, remove the stems, and pit them. In a saucepan, bring the water and sugar to a boil, stirring occasionally, until a thicker syrup forms. Add the cherries and let them boil for 2-3 minutes, then remove the saucepan from heat and let the cherries cool in the syrup. Drain them well and mix them with the semolina, which will absorb the excess juice.
4. Forming the strudel: After the dough has risen, turn it out onto a lightly floured work surface. Roll it out into a thin sheet, brush with the remaining melted butter. Sprinkle the cherry filling over the entire surface of the sheet, leaving free edges. Carefully roll the sheet into a tight cylinder, then wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
5. Baking: Preheat the oven to 180°C. Remove the roll from the refrigerator, cut it into pieces of 5-6 cm and place them in a greased and floured baking tray. Brush the surface with beaten egg and sprinkle with vanilla sugar. Bake the strudel for 30-35 minutes or until golden and crispy.
6. Serving: The cherry strudel is delicious both warm and cold. For an extra flavor, serve it with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of sweet cream.
Practical tips:
- You can experiment with other fruits, such as sour cherries or apples, to create interesting variations of this dessert.
- Make sure the cherries are well-ripened and sweet to achieve an intense and flavorful taste.
- If you prefer an even fluffier dough, you can add 1-2 tablespoons of yogurt to the dough mixture.
This cherry strudel is perfect for bringing a touch of happiness to your days, turning a simple recipe into a quick and delicious dessert that will impress anyone who tastes it!
Ingredients: 100 g melted butter, 1 egg, 4 tablespoons of sugar, 100 ml milk, a pinch of salt, yeast the size of a walnut, vanilla essence, 250-300 g flour, vanilla sugar. For the cherry filling: 1 kg cherries, 3 tablespoons of starch, 1 cup of sugar, 1 cup of water.
