Quick Apple Strudel

4 servings

60 minutes

Apple strudel is a cozy pastry filled with the aroma of cinnamon and vanilla. This German dessert, originating from Austria, has long captured the hearts of sweet lovers worldwide. Its base is flaky dough that becomes crispy and golden after baking. The filling consists of juicy apples soaked in the sweet scent of rum and cinnamon, creating a delicate flavor combination. Adding cookies gives the strudel a unique texture and deep caramel notes. Serving it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream turns the dessert into a gastronomic delight, especially on cold evenings. Apple strudel is the perfect treat for a cup of hot tea or coffee, and its simplicity makes it a favorite recipe for quick yet luxurious sweet moments.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 652.4
• Proteins: 6.8g
• Fats: 30.6g
• Carbohydrates: 85.3g

Ingredients

• Apple: 2 pc
• Puff pastry: 230 g
• Butter: 50 g
• Cookie: 50 g
• Sugar: 100 g
• Cinnamon: 0.3 tsp
• Vanillin: pinch
• Rum: 1 tbsp
• Powdered sugar: 30 g
• Vanilla ice cream: 200 g

Cooking steps

1. Place butter in a small pan or saucepan, melt over low heat, add crushed cookies (if replacing with breadcrumbs, increase sugar by 1.5 times), mix and turn off the heat.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 50 g
   • Cookie: 50 g

2. Peel the apples, cut them into small cubes or grate them.

   Required ingredients:

   • Apple: 2 pieces

3. Mix sugar with cinnamon and vanillin. Since there is little vanillin, mix thoroughly to ensure it distributes evenly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sugar: 100 g
   • Cinnamon: 0.3 teaspoon
   • Vanillin:  pinch

4. Mix the butter with the cookie, sugar mixture, and rum. Pour the mixture into the apples and mix everything well. Optionally, add dried fruits, berries, nuts, and almond flour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 50 g
   • Cookie: 50 g
   • Sugar: 100 g
   • Rum: 1 tablespoon

5. Spread the dough without removing it from the paper; it will help to easily transfer the roll to the baking tray or even place it with the paper. Spread the apple mixture on the sheet, leaving 5 cm at the edge, and distribute evenly. Carefully roll it up without applying pressure and turn it over seam side down.

   Required ingredients:

   • Puff pastry: 230 g

6. Bake in the oven on low heat for 40 minutes.

7. When the roll turns golden, take it out and sprinkle with powdered sugar through a sieve.

   Required ingredients:

   • Powdered sugar: 30 g

8. Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream. Can be drizzled with fruit/chocolate/caramel sauce, etc.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vanilla ice cream: 200 g