How to Make Black Walnut and Cherry Strudel - A Step-by-Step Guide

Black Walnut and Cherry Strudel is a delightful and flavorful dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This recipe combines the earthy richness of black walnuts with the sweetness of cherries, all wrapped in a delicate, flaky pastry that is sure to impress your friends and family.

Strudel is a traditional pastry that originated in Austria and is popular throughout Eastern Europe. It is typically made with a thin and elastic dough that is rolled out and stretched until it is almost tra...

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Ingredients

  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 (12 ounce) bag frozen dark cherries
  • 8 ounces chopped black walnuts
  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 teaspoons milk, or more as needed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix egg and water together in a bowl.
  • Beat cream cheese, white sugar, and lemon juice together in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy.
  • Roll each puff pastry into a 12x16-inch rectangle. Spread 1/2 of the cream cheese mixture down the center of a long side of each rectangle, leaving a 1-inch border. Top each of the cream cheese layers with 1/2 of the cherries and 1/2 of the walnuts.
  • Fold opposite end of each puff pastry over the filling, brushing the edges with egg mixture to seal. Tuck the ends underneath the roll and place seam-side down on a baking sheet. Brush the tops of each strudel with egg mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 35 minutes. Cool strudels on baking sheet set on a wire rack, at least 30 minutes.
  • Whisk confectioners' sugar, milk, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until desired consistency for glaze is reached; drizzle over strudels.
  • Nutrition

    357 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 27mg
    • Sodium: 121mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 28mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 142mg