CHERRY-CHEESE STRUDEL

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Cherry-Cheese Strudel image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     breakfast, dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups plain low-fat yogurt
1 1/2 cups pitted sour cherries
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/2 cup bread crumbs, toasted
2 eggs, separated
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
7 sheets phyllo dough, covered with a damp towel

Steps:

  • Line a sieve with 2 layers of cheesecloth and place over a bowl. Place the yogurt in the sieve and refrigerate until the liquid has dripped out of the yogurt, several hours or overnight. Discard the liquid.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a small bowl, combine the cherries and 2 tablespoons of the sugar. Let stand for 10 minutes. Drain well and set aside. Place the almonds, bread crumbs and 2 tablespoons of the sugar in a food processor and pulse until the almonds are finely ground. Set aside.
  • Place the yogurt in a mixing bowl and whisk in the egg yolks, lemon zest, vanilla extract and the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar. Beat the egg whites by hand or with an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Fold the beaten whites into the yogurt mixture.
  • Lightly butter a baking sheet and set aside. Place a kitchen towel on a work surface and place 1 sheet of the phyllo on the towel, with the long side facing you. Keep unused phyllo sheets covered with a damp towel as you work. Brush the phyllo lightly with butter and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of the crumb mixture. Repeat with 5 more sheets of phyllo. Top with the last phyllo sheet.
  • Leaving a 1-inch border, spread half of the yogurt mixture in a 3-inch-wide strip along the side nearest you. Combine the remaining crumb mixture with the cherries and place on top of the spread filling. Spread the remaining filling over the cherries. Fold the sides of the phyllo in over the filling. Starting from the bottom, roll the strudel up like a jelly roll. Place, seam side down, on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with the remaining butter. Make 4 short diagonal slices through the phyllo for steam vents. Bake until crisp and golden brown, about 40 minutes. Allow to cool slightly, cut into quarters and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 558, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 71 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 380 milligrams, Sugar 40 grams, TransFat 0 grams

sunday Istifanus
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Overall, I thought this cherry cheese strudel was pretty good. It was easy to make, and the flavor was good.


Niher Halder
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The strudel was good, but it was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.


James Nzita
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This strudel was a bit dry for my taste. I think I'll try adding some more butter to the dough next time.


Md Akash Rana
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I'm not usually a fan of strudels, but this cherry cheese strudel was really good. I'll definitely be making it again.


Urwa Fatima
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This strudel is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's so delicious!


Odeke Christopher
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I made this strudel for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Scott Morehouse
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This strudel was the perfect way to use up the cherries from my backyard. It was delicious and the recipe was easy to follow.


Siyabonga Thomo
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I've never made a strudel before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the strudel turned out great. I'm so glad I tried it!


Ahmad OP Ahmad GAMING
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This strudel was a bit more work than I expected, but it was definitely worth it. It was so delicious!


Moneca Aryal
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I'm not a fan of cherry desserts, but I actually really liked this strudel. The cream cheese filling was the perfect complement to the cherries.


Wahab Ishfaq
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This strudel was amazing! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and sweet. I will definitely be making this again.


Kiberu Mark
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Overall, I thought this cherry cheese strudel was pretty good. It was easy to make, and the flavor was good. However, I think it could have been better if I had used fresh cherries instead of frozen.


Muhammad AnasGhayas
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The strudel was good, but the filling was a bit runny. I think I'll try baking it for a few minutes longer next time.


NOOB Gamerz
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This strudel was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.


Kamal Sajid
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I've made this cherry cheese strudel several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion. I highly recommend it!


Sharon Moorefield
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This strudel was delicious! I used fresh cherries from my backyard, and they were perfect. The cream cheese filling was also very good. I will definitely be making this again.


Chadi Merhej
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I'm not much of a baker, but this cherry cheese strudel recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! The strudel was flaky and golden brown, and the filling was sweet and tangy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Azeem H
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This cherry cheese strudel was an absolute delight! The combination of sweet cherries, creamy cheese, and flaky pastry was simply irresistible. I followed the recipe precisely, and the strudel turned out perfectly. It was a hit with my family and fri