Strudel with cherries, mascarpone and almonds

8 servings

70 minutes

Cherry strudel with mascarpone and almonds is a refined combination of airy dough and rich filling, a harmony of crunchiness and softness, sweetness and light sourness. Originating from European cuisine, this dessert embodies cozy family evenings and the atmosphere of old cafes. Creamy mascarpone adds tenderness, while cherry provides a refreshing note complemented by crunchy almond crumbs. A light aroma of vanilla and cognac makes the taste deep and layered. Served warm with powdered sugar or ice cream, strudel becomes the perfect ending to a meal. Exquisite yet accessible to make, it delights connoisseurs of true gastronomic magic.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 421.2
• Proteins: 8.7g
• Fats: 23.5g
• Carbohydrates: 43.1g

Ingredients

• Cherry: 300 g
• Mascarpone cheese: 125 g
• Cream 33%: 80 ml
• Cognac: 10 g
• Vanilla pod: 1 pc
• Wheat flour: 312 g
• Butter: 20 g
• Almond: 70 g
• Cane sugar: 50 g
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Breadcrumbs: 15 g
• Water: 100 ml
• Sunflower oil: 40 ml

Cooking steps

1. Sift the flour from a large bag, make a well and pour in 1 tablespoon of sunflower oil, 100 ml of warm water, an egg, add salt and knead the dough.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 312 g
   • Sunflower oil: 40 ml
   • Water: 100 ml
   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces

2. Divide the dough into two parts, add 1 tablespoon of sunflower oil to one part, combine it with the second part of the dough and knead again, shape into a ball, pour 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil over it, cover with a bowl, and let it rest in a warm place for 30 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sunflower oil: 40 ml
   • Sunflower oil: 40 ml

3. Cut the vanilla pod lengthwise, scrape out the seeds; blend the almonds and half of the sugar into a fine crumb, mix with breadcrumbs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vanilla pod: 1 piece
   • Almond: 70 g
   • Cane sugar: 50 g
   • Breadcrumbs: 15 g

4. Mix mascarpone, cream, remaining sugar, cognac, and vanilla seeds, whisking into a homogeneous mass; roll out the dough, dusting with flour from a small bag, into a rectangular shape as thin as possible, at least 30x40 cm.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mascarpone cheese: 125 g
   • Cream 33%: 80 ml
   • Cane sugar: 50 g
   • Cognac: 10 g
   • Vanilla pod: 1 piece
   • Wheat flour: 312 g

5. Place the dough layer horizontally, leaving 10 cm from the top; spread the remaining dough with cheese mass, top with cherries and almond crumbs, roll the strudel starting from the edge with the filling, and pinch the edges.

   Required ingredients:

   • Cherry: 300 g
   • Almond: 70 g

6. Lightly beat the yolk with a fork, line the baking tray with parchment paper, grease it with butter, sprinkle with flour, and place the strudel seam side down, brushing with the yolk.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Butter: 20 g
   • Wheat flour: 312 g

7. Bake the strudel in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 25 minutes; halfway through baking, brush the strudel with egg yolk again; cut into pieces and serve.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces