Source: Janna, AdobeStockCrispy phyllo dough is a wonderful base for homemade strudel. It's one of the best options you can imagine. Light, flaky, and with the perfect texture – all without much fuss. Discover a great collection of recipes, among which you're sure to find your favorite!
1. Apple Strudel with Phyllo Dough
Source: AdobeStockLet's start with a time-tested classic!
You will need: 3 sheets of phyllo dough, 50 g butter, 3 apples, 150 g sugar, 200 g walnuts, 100 g raisins, 3 tbsp breadcrumbs, ground cinnamon, lemon.
Preparation: Chop the walnuts, rinse the raisins, dice the apples, grate some lemon zest, and mix everything with breadcrumbs, sugar, and cinnamon.
Unroll a sheet of phyllo dough, brush it with melted butter, cover with a second sheet, brush with butter again, and repeat with the third sheet. Carefully spread the apple filling and roll up the strudel. Brush it with the remaining butter, place it seam-side down on parchment paper, and bake for about 30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
2. Phyllo Dough Strudel with Apples and Poppy Seeds
Source: AdobeStockA more original variation of the traditional recipe.
You will need: 4 sheets of phyllo dough, 120 g butter, 2 apples, 3 tbsp poppy seeds, 1 tbsp lemon zest, 2 tbsp breadcrumbs, 2 tbsp sugar, vanilla, cinnamon.
Preparation: Mix finely diced apples, poppy seeds, breadcrumbs, lemon zest, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. If you like, add nuts or dried fruits to the filling.
Brush the phyllo dough sheets with melted butter and stack them. Add the filling, roll up the strudel, and brush it with the remaining butter. Place the strudel seam-side down on parchment paper and bake for 30 minutes in the oven at 190 degrees Celsius.
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3. Phyllo Dough Strudel with Stewed Cabbage
Source: AdobeStockEspecially for those who prefer savory pastries.
You will need: 250 g phyllo dough, 50 g butter, 500 g cabbage, 80 g onion, 0.5 tsp sugar, 0.5 tbsp salt, herbs, spices, sesame seeds.
Preparation: Shred the cabbage, thinly slice the onion, mash them with salt and sugar, and let sit for 2 hours. Then, sauté in a small amount of butter until soft, and add chopped herbs and spices to taste.
Brush the first sheet of phyllo dough with melted butter, place the second sheet on top, brush again – and so on until all the dough is used. There should be 3-4 sheets. Add the cabbage filling, roll up the strudel, brush it with the remaining butter, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake for about 30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
4. Cherry Strudel with Phyllo Dough
Source: AdobeStockTangy, juicy, and perfect with tea!
You will need: 4 sheets of phyllo dough, 80 g butter, 300 g pitted cherries, 120-150 g sugar, 2 tbsp cornstarch.
Preparation: Let the cherries drain slightly, then mix them with sugar and cornstarch. Traditionally, you can also add nuts or dried fruits.
Stack the phyllo dough sheets, brushing each layer with melted butter. Add the cherry filling, roll up the strudel, and brush with the remaining butter. Bake for approximately 35-40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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5. Phyllo Dough Strudel with Cottage Cheese and Raisins
Source: AdobeStockThe simplest recipe, and you probably have the ingredients at home.
You will need: 4 sheets of phyllo dough, 80 g butter, 300 g cottage cheese, 2 eggs, 100 g sugar, 80 g raisins.
Preparation: Separate one egg yolk and mix the cottage cheese with the remaining egg white, the whole egg, sugar, and rinsed raisins. Brush the phyllo dough sheets with melted butter, stack them, and add the cottage cheese filling. Roll up the strudel, brush it with the reserved egg yolk, and bake for 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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6. Phyllo Dough Strudel with Spinach and Cheese
Source: AdobeStockSavory, hearty, and perfect even for dinner.
You will need: 4 sheets of phyllo dough, 80 g butter, 300 g spinach, 200 g feta or brined cheese, 1 egg.
Preparation: Lightly sauté the spinach to remove excess water. Then mix it with crumbled cheese and egg. If you like, add mushrooms and spices.
Brush a sheet of phyllo dough with melted butter, place a second sheet on top, brush again – and repeat four times. Add the filling, roll up, and brush the strudel with the remaining butter. Bake for about 35-40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
7. Phyllo Dough Strudel with Pear and Nuts
Source: AdobeStockThe secret to this strudel recipe is the nut mix.
You will need: 400-450 g phyllo dough, 100 g butter, 250 g pears, 100 g sugar, 80 g raisins, 50 g almonds, 50 g walnuts, 4 tbsp breadcrumbs, 1 tbsp ground cinnamon.
Preparation: Mix diced pears, chopped nuts, raisins, sugar, and cinnamon. Brush the phyllo dough sheets with melted butter and stack them – you'll need 3-4 sheets.
Sprinkle the last sheet with breadcrumbs, add the filling, and roll up the strudel. Brush it with the remaining butter and bake for 30-35 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
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8. Pumpkin Strudel with Phyllo Dough
Source: AdobeStockQuite easy to prepare and simply incredible in taste!
You will need: 4 sheets of phyllo dough, 80 g butter, 400 g pumpkin, 120 g sugar, 80 g walnuts, ground cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and other spices.
Preparation: Grate the pumpkin and mix it with sugar, chopped walnuts, cinnamon, and other spices. Brush the phyllo dough with melted butter, stack the sheets, add the pumpkin filling, and roll up the strudel. Place it seam-side down on parchment paper, brush with the remaining butter, and bake for about 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.