Ingredients for Lemon Cream Cheese Strudel
- 2 large lemons
- Phyllo Dough
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- Egg Yolks
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
- Lemon Extract
- Golden Raisin
- Melted butter, for brushing
- Fresh Breadcrumb
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How to Make Lemon Cream Cheese Strudel
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking sheet.
- Defrost filo pastry sheets according to package directions. Keep covered with a damp cloth to prevent drying.
- Zest one lemon (about 1 tablespoon zest), then juice and mince the lemon. Set aside.
- Carefully peel the lemon, removing all the white pith. (Freezing the lemon beforehand makes this easier.) Thinly slice the peeled lemon and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together 8 ounces cream cheese, 2 large egg yolks, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon lemon extract using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Gently fold in 1/4 cup raisins (optional) and the lemon zest.
- Refrigerate the filling for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Lay the first filo sheet on a clean, damp kitchen towel. Brush lightly with 1 tablespoon melted butter.
- Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs. Repeat with two more filo sheets, buttering and breadcrumbing each layer.
- Spread half of the cream cheese filling evenly over the bottom half of the filo stack, leaving a 1-inch border on the short end and sides.
- Arrange half of the lemon slices in a row across the filling.
- Fold the border over the filling. Using the damp towel to help, tightly roll the strudel jelly-roll style, tucking in the ends.
- Place the rolled strudel, seam-down, on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with melted butter.
- Using a sharp knife, score seven slashes across the top of the strudel, cutting through only the top layer of filo, to create eight equal portions.
- Repeat steps 8-14 with the remaining filo pastry and filling to create a second strudel.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the strudel is deep golden brown and crispy.
- Let cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes before sprinkling with powdered sugar and serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
13 g
Sugar
16g
Fat
54g
Carbs
8g
