Easy Cherry Strudel Recipe has tasty fruit filling inside a flaky puff pastry. It’s topped with powdered sugar and makes an easy treat.
If you need an easy but delicious dessert or breakfast, this strudel recipe will hit the spot. The luscious cherry filling and flaky crust taste sweet and delicious for the best oven baked dessert.
The puff pastry sheets make this recipe so easy. It bakes for about 30 minutes for a really quick and easy recipe.
For more flavor packed desserts, try Cherry Cobbler with Cake Mix and these delicious Cherry Desserts.
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Why This Recipe Works
Strudel is a thin pastry rolled up and filled with fruit filling. It is baked until golden brown and often dusted in powdered sugar before serving.
While sweet fillings are most common, some types of strudel have savory filling options. Both types are delicious and very easy to make.
Ingredients
- Egg. I used a large egg.
- Sheet Puff Pastry. This makes the strudel light and airy.
- Dry Breadcrumbs. You can use store bought or make your own.
- Cherry Pie Filling. Homemade Cherry Pie Filling is easy to make.
- Powdered Sugar. This is for topping but adds a nice touch and tastes delicious.
Find the complete ingredients for this recipe at the bottom of the page.
Variations
- Nuts. Sprinkle chopped nuts into the filling before baking. We like chopped pecans or walnuts.
- Fruit. Change the filling to any type of fruit you like.
- Topping. Powdered sugar is delicious, but you can also sprinkle a mixture of cinnamon and sugar.
How to Make Cherry Strudel
- Step 1. Thaw puff pastry and preheat the oven. Thaw the puff pastry based on the package instructions. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Step 2. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs in the center of the filo sheets in a layer lengthwise.
Step 3. The pour the cherry mixture in the middle on top of the breadcrumbs on the dough. Spread with a fork if needed.
Step 4. Use a sharp knife to cut slits on the top of filo pastry. Then fold them over the top of the cherry pie filling and bottom to secure the pie filling. Make sure to pinch the puff pastry as you go so it stays secure.
Step 5. Make the egg wash. Whisk together the egg and water. Then brush the top of the strudel with the egg wash.
Step 6. Bake the strudel for 30-35 minutes until the strudel is puffy and golden brown. Make sure to rotate the baking sheet halfway through the cook time to make sure that the phyllo dough or puffy pastry browns evenly.
Step 7. Allow to set after removing from oven. Finally, Top the phyllo sheets or puffy pastry with powdered sugar.
Frequently Asked Questions
The strudel can be served at room temperature or reheated in the microwave. It is delicious served plain or topped with No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream.
If you decide to serve it with ice cream, you might also want to drizzle Homemade Caramel Sauce Recipe on top too. It is the best combination and really decadent.
Another option is to make a glaze with powdered sugar and milk until it is the desired thickness and consistency. Drizzle all over the strudel and allow to set. Then cut as normal and serve.
This strudel is best served the day that it’s baked but you can refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
When ready to enjoy the leftovers, you can reheat if desired until heated through.
Yes, strudel can be frozen. Allow to cool and wrap in plastic wrap. Freeze up to 6 months.
Thaw overnight in the fridge before baking.
Another option is to freeze the strudel before baking. When ready to enjoy, bake as normal but you will need to add extra cooking time if frozen.
Yes, it is so easy to adapt this recipe based on preference or what you have. We make this strudel year-round and simply change the fruit.
It is delicious with strawberry, blueberry, peach, apple and more. The ideas are endless to make a strudel. Apple Strudel is another favorite.
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Cherry Strudel Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 Sheet Puff Pastry
- 1/2 cup Dry Breadcrumbs
- 10 oz Cherry Pie Filling
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 Tablespoons Water
- Powdered Sugar for serving
Instructions
- Thaw the puff pastry based on the package instructions. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumbs in the center of the puff pastry (lengthwise). The pour the cherry pie filling in the middle on top of the breadcrumbs
- Then cut slits down each side of the puff pastry and fold them over the top of the cherry pie filling and bottom to secure the pie filling. Make sure to pinch the puff pastry as you go.
- Whisk together the egg and water. Brush the top of the strudel with the egg wash.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the strudel is puffy and golden brown. Rotate the baking sheet halfway through the cook time to make sure that it browns evenly.
- Remove the strudel from the oven and let it sit for 10 minutes. Then dust the strudel with the powdered sugar, slice, serve and enjoy!
