Description
A traditional Croatian dessert, this flaky strudel is filled with sweet and tart sour cherries. Perfect for a summer gathering!
Ingredients
Units
- 1 lbs (454 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cups (237 ml) cold water
- 5 tbsp vegetable or sunflower oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 lbs (907 g) pitted sour cherries
- 2 oz (150 g) sugar
- 1 vanilla bean pod
- 1 oz (80 g) cornstarch
- powdered sugar
Instructions
- Make the dough at least one hour in advance. Combine all ingredients, knead well to form smooth, elastic dough, and wrap in cling foil. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Divide the dough into 3 equal parts. Roll each part out thinly on a lightly floured surface, keeping it and your hands oiled. Stretch each piece by pulling from the middle outwards in a circular motion until as thin as possible. Trim thick edges with a knife.
- Prepare the filling: Combine sour cherries, vanilla seeds, sugar, and cornstarch.
- Spread the filling evenly onto each stretched dough piece, leaving the edges empty.
- Roll each strudel and place it into baking trays lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with a bit of oil.
- Preheat oven to 356°F (180°C).
- Bake for approximately 40 minutes.
- Let cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.
Notes
- To prevent sticking, lightly dust your work surface and rolling pin with semolina flour instead of all-purpose flour.
- For a richer flavor, use a combination of sour cherries and sweet cherries in the filling.
- Store cooled strudel in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Croatian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 60
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 10