Strudel with cherries and almonds
8 servings
90 minutes
Cherry and almond strudel is an exquisite dessert of Austrian cuisine, embodying a combination of crispy dough, sweet-sour cherries, and delicate almonds. This dessert originated in Austria in the 17th century, inspired by Eastern sweets, and became one of the symbols of Viennese pastry. Its thin dough rolled to transparency creates lightness, while the aromatic filling adds rich flavor. The cherry provides a fresh tartness, and the almond adds nutty softness, making the strudel perfect for cozy tea time or festive gatherings. It is served hot with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or light whipped cream that highlights its unique texture and taste. This dessert tells a true story in every layer of dough that unites tradition and enjoyment.
1
Take the cherry out of the freezer and leave it to thaw.
- Frozen cherries: 500 g
2
Mix flour, egg, vegetable oil, salt, and water. Knead the dough.
- Wheat flour: 250 g
- Chicken egg: 1 piece
- Vegetable oil: 50 ml
- Salt: pinch
- Water: 100 ml
3
Roll the dough into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Let it rest for 30-40 minutes.
4
Crush the white bread in a blender. Then separately crush the almonds.
- White bread: 50 g
- Almond: 50 g
5
Melt 30 g of butter in a pan. Add breadcrumbs and fry for 2 minutes. Add sugar and almonds. Mix and remove from heat.
- Butter: 110 g
- White bread: 50 g
- Sugar: 120 g
- Almond: 50 g
6
Once our dough has rested, we can start rolling it out. After rolling it a bit, place it on a floured cotton towel. Set the rolling pin aside and begin stretching the dough with your hands. Slide your hands under the dough with palms down and gently pull it from the center to the edges. Try to form a rectangle this way. The dough should be very thin so that your hands are visible through it.
7
Grease the dough with butter. Add the topping of bread and almonds. Place cherries on top.
- Butter: 110 g
- White bread: 50 g
- Almond: 50 g
- Frozen cherries: 500 g
8
Wrap the edges, leaving one. Here is where the towel will come in handy. Start rolling it into a roll with the towel, periodically greasing the dough with oil.
- Butter: 110 g
9
Place our strudel on baking paper, seam side down. Brush the top with butter. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for 40-45 minutes. Brush the finished strudel with butter.
- Butter: 110 g