Sour Cherry Strudel Recipe

Name: Sour Cherry Strudel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 3 pounds sour cherries, stemmed and pitted; 3 cups sugar; 1 cinnamon stick; 2 pounds ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup sugar (granulated or brown); 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 4 egg whites; 1 package phyllo dough; 2 cups unsalted butter, melted; 1 cup plain bread crumbs; 1 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped

Servings: persons

3 pounds sour cherries, stemmed and pitted
3 cups sugar
1 cinnamon stick
2 pounds ricotta cheese
1/2 cup sugar (granulated or brown)
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 egg whites
1 package phyllo dough
2 cups unsalted butter, melted
1 cup plain bread crumbs
1 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped

1
In large saucepan, combine cherries, sugar, and cinnamon.
2
Bring to a boil over medium-low heat for 30 to 60 minutes.
3
Strain cherries from juice and set aside.
4
Discard excess liquid.
5
Cheese filling:
6
Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl until well mixed.
7
Set aside.
8
Dough:
9
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
10
On waxed paper, spread out a few sheets of phyllo dough and brush with melted butter.
11
Top the dough with a thin coating of the cheese filling and then with the cherry filling.
12
Top with bread crumbs and nuts.
13
Cover with another couple sheets of phyllo dough and repeat topping steps.
14
Repeat to create 3 to 4 layers of dough and topping and then roll up like a strudel and place on a cookie sheet.
15
Brush a thin coat of melted butter on top and bake for 45 to 50 minutes.
16
Let cool before serving.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds sour cherries, stemmed and pitted, 3 cups sugar, 1 cinnamon stick, 2 pounds ricotta cheese, and more.

Yes, Sour Cherry Strudel falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sour Cherry Strudel

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