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    Strawberry and Cream Cheese Strudel

    March 28, 2021 by Jessie M 22 Comments

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    This strawberry and cream cheese strudel is made up of homemade strawberry sauce and sweetened cream cheese, wrapped up in puff pastry. It's easy to make, delicious, and perfect for a sweet breakfast!

    I love eating sweet treats for breakfast and this strudel goes perfectly with a cup of coffee. This recipe does have a few steps but overall it is a easy to make! The strudel was a hit with my two young children as well. I hope you try it and that it becomes a favourite breakfast in your household too!

    strawberry and cream cheese strudel

    WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS STRUDEL

    Easy. This recipe is so easy to make. It's as simple as unwrapping the puff pastry, adding the fillings, wrapping it up, and baking!

    Strawberry and Cream flavour. The strawberries and sweetened cream cheese are a flavour match made in heaven!

    Amazing texture. With a crispy pastry outside and a soft, creamy texture on the inside this strudel is just amazing!

    How to Make This Strawberry and Cream Cheese Strudel

    Thawing the Puff Pastry

    I always buy pre-made puff pastry. You’ll find puff pastry in the frozen section of the grocery store. I like to get the pre-rolled kind (it’s just easier). Before making this danish read the thawing instructions on the puff pastry. I like to let mine thaw in the fridge over night or you can usually thaw it on the counter for 2 hours. They usually come in a two sheet pack and you will only need one sheet for this recipe.

    Strawberry Sauce

    Wash, haul, and chop two cups worth of strawberries. In a small pot add the strawberries, water, white sugar, and cornstarch. Stir until cornstarch is dissolved.

    Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Once simmering cook for an additional 5 minutes. Be sure to stir constantly so the sauce does not burn.

    Once cooked, remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature before adding it to the strudel.

    homemade strawberry sauce

    Assembling the Strudel

    Preheat your oven to 400 F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

    In a large bowl mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla together until light and fluffy. Set aside.

    Unfold the thawed puff pastry and lay it on the lined baking tray. Fold it in thirds so you have a clean indication of where the middle section is.

    Add the cream cheese mixture into the centre section of the puff pastry. Using a spatula evenly spread the mixture to cover the entire centre area.

    Leave a small amount of space at the bottom and top edges so you have room to fold.

    puff pastry with cream cheese

    Add the strawberry sauce on top of the cream cheese.

    Cut 1/2 inch diagonal strips up each side of the dough. Remove the two strips at the top and two at the bottom to create a fold.

    homemade strawberry sauce on cream cheese and puff pastry

    Important Note: There are many different sizes of puff pastry out there. If you find that it's looking too full and not going to close up leave out a few tablespoons of both the filling and the strawberry sauce.

    Fold the top and bottom edge of the dough in towards the pastry. Fold slats of dough up over filling alternating sides to get a braided pattern. 

    how to make a strawberry and cream cheese puff pastry  braided

    Egg Wash

    Make the egg wash by beating the egg and cold water together in a small bowl. Use a basting brush to apply the egg wash all over the folded danish.

    Sprinkle coarse sugar on top of the pastry.

    Baking

    Bake for 30 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown. Remove from the oven and let sit on the pan until it cools slightly before enjoying.

    This recipe is best enjoyed right after baking.

    strawberry and cream cheese strudel. Homemade recipe.

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    STORING THE STRUDEL

    This strudel are best eaten the day the are made and do not keep well.

    WHERE DO YOU BUY PUFF PASTRY DOUGH?

    You’ll find puff pastry dough in the freezer section of the grocery store, usually beside the pre-made pie crusts.

    CAN I USE PHYLLO PASTRY DOUGH?

    No, you want to make sure it’s puff pastry and not phyllo pastry. The phyllo pastry is thinner and has a lower fat content and will not produce the same result.

    strawberry and cream cheese braided strudel

    If you make this strawberry and cream cheese strudel please leave a star rating and comment below!

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    Strawberry and Cream Cheese Strudel

    Jessie M
    Strawberry and Cream Cheese Strudel is made up of homemade strawberry sauce and sweetened cream cheese, wrapped up in puff pastry. Easy and so delicious!
    5 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 30 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American, Canadian, German
    Servings 1 strudel

    Equipment

    • baking sheet
    • small pot
    • bowl

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 sheet store bought puff pastry thawed to package directions

    Strawberry Sauce

    • 2 C chopped strawberries
    • 1/4 C white sugar
    • 3 tbsp water
    • 1 tbsp cornstarch

    Cream Cheese Filling

    • 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
    • 1/2 C powdered sugar
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract

    Egg Wash

    • 1 large egg
    • 1 tsp cold water

    Topping

    • coarse sugar

    Instructions
     

    Thawing the Puff Pastry

    • Thaw the puff pastry sheet as per packages directions. Some say thaw on the counter for 2 hours or you can leave it to thaw in the fridge over night.
      1 sheet store bought puff pastry

    Strawberry Sauce

    • Wash, haul, and chop two cups worth of strawberries.
      2 C chopped strawberries
    • In a small pot add the strawberries, water, white sugar, and cornstarch. Stir until cornstarch is dissolved.
      2 C chopped strawberries, 1/4 C white sugar, 3 tbsp water, 1 tbsp cornstarch
    • Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Once simmering cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
    • Remove from the heat and let cool to room temperature before adding it to the strudel.

    Cream Cheese Filling

    • In a large bowl mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla together until light and fluffy. Set aside.
      8 oz cream cheese, 1/2 C powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract

    Assembling the Strudel

    • Preheat oven to 400 F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Unfold the thawed puff pastry and lay it on the lined baking tray. Fold it in thirds so you have a clean indication of where the middle section is.
    • Add the cream cheese mixture into the centre section of the puff pastry. Using a spatula evenly spread the mixture to cover the entire centre area. Leave a small amount of space at the bottom and top edges so you have room to fold.
    • Add the strawberry sauce on top of the cream cheese.

    Important Note: There are many different sizes of puff pastry out there. If you find that it's looking too full and not going to close up leave out a few tablespoons of both the filling and the strawberry sauce.

    • Cut 1/2 inch diagonal strips up each side of the dough. Remove the two strips at the top and two at the bottom to create a fold. (see pictures above)
    • Fold the top and bottom edge of the dough in towards the pastry. Fold slats of dough up over filling alternating sides to get a braided pattern.  (See pictures above)

    Egg Wash

    • Make the egg wash by beating the egg and cold water together in a small bowl. Use a basting brush to apply the egg wash all over the folded danish.
      1 large egg, 1 tsp cold water
    • Sprinkle coarse sugar on top of the pastry.
      coarse sugar

    Baking

    • Bake for 30 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown. Remove from the oven and let sit on the pan until it cools slightly before enjoying.

    Notes

    Best served warm right after baking.
     
     
    Keyword Cream cheese, danish, easy strudel recipe, homemade strudel recipe, puff pastry, strawberries, strawberry, strawberry and cream cheese strudel, strudel

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    1. Alison

      April 05, 2021 at 3:55 pm

      5 stars
      Highly recommend! Looks so fancy, but very easy to make. I made the cream cheese and strawberry filling the night before to save time in the morning. Turned out great, definitely going to make again.

      Reply
    2. Penny

      August 17, 2021 at 11:13 am

      5 stars
      Very good but looked a mess due to way too much strawberry and cream cheese filling. I'll cut in half next time. But definitely loved it.

      Reply
      • Jessie M

        August 17, 2021 at 8:16 pm

        I'm glad you liked it! My sister recently made it as well and told me there was too much filling for hers. I think that perhaps the store bought puff pastry might come in different sizes depending on the brand. Thank you for letting me know!

        Reply
      • Vicky Murphy

        March 30, 2023 at 11:07 am

        Too much cream cheese mixture and too much strawberry mixture. Looks messy and can't serve it to guest. I'll just have to make 2 next time! Taste great though!!

        Reply
    3. Alice S

      January 29, 2022 at 3:11 pm

      5 stars
      Love it...so easy and very tasty

      Reply
      • Jessie M

        January 29, 2022 at 9:31 pm

        Happy you liked it! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Erika

      January 30, 2022 at 10:12 am

      Do I use phyllo pastry? I couldn’t find anything else. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Jessie M

        January 30, 2022 at 1:04 pm

        I use puff pastry dough. Phyllo is a different type and is more thin. They're usually both found in the frozen aisle of the grocery store together but you want to make sure it's called puff pastry dough 🙂

        Reply
    5. Jeff B

      February 13, 2022 at 9:19 am

      5 stars
      My wife made this with flawless ease, they were scrumptious! Highly recommend.

      Reply
      • Jessie M

        February 13, 2022 at 9:34 am

        Thank you Jeff!

        Reply
    6. Melinda Lindsay

      June 06, 2022 at 3:41 pm

      Have you tried this using frozen strawberries? I have lots of berries in the freezer that need to get used.

      Reply
      • Jessie M

        June 06, 2022 at 3:47 pm

        Hi Melinda,

        I have not tried it with frozen strawberries myself. I don't see why it wouldn't work though. It will obviously take the berries a little longer to cook but the rest should be the same. 🙂 If it's too watery (sometimes frozen berries are a little bit watery) I would ad 1/2 tsp more cornstarch. If you try it please let me know how it turns out.

        Reply
    7. barbara

      June 25, 2022 at 11:56 am

      5 stars
      How can I manage 'strawberry soup' in the middle of my strudel? Im thinking I should first cook the 'cheesecake' and pastry and then add the strawberry and heat through? What are your thoughts? Many thanks.

      Reply
      • Jessie M

        June 28, 2022 at 7:43 pm

        Hi Barbara,

        It's not a "soup", when cooked correctly it makes a strawberry sauce which has a thicker viscosity and does not run a lot. Once the pastry is cooked it will close up so you will not be able to add the strawberry sauce in after it's made. I guess if you really didn't want to add it in you could put it on top but it will not have the same look. Hope that helps 🙂

        Reply
    8. Norma

      June 27, 2022 at 7:08 pm

      5 stars
      Wanted to clarify the issues with this recipe. Penny, your sister and myself had similar problems. I followed your recipe and ended up with a mess as it cooked. The pastry couldn't begin to contain the filling. I researched, the most common store puff pastry is Pepperidge Farm 17.3oz 2 sheets each 9.75” X 10.5” X 3/16” in size. This was the only choice in my market. Another brand, (available on order) is Pastry Star with sheets 16x12. Most of us have limited selection. I would suggest you give the measurement of the sheet size you used. When I make this again, I would use both sheets and thus end up with the same picture you posted. OR obviously cut the recipe in 1/2. This is an easy recipe, fast to prepare, and suitable for the inexperienced cook to proudly serve at a fancy dinner party. The final presentation needs to be as in your photo so it can showcase the delicious filling.

      Reply
      • Jessie M

        June 28, 2022 at 7:46 pm

        Hi Norma,

        Thank you for letting me know. I can't seem remember the exact brand I used (I tend to buy ones that are on sale so the brand changes). I want to say it was about 9 x 12" or larger. I'm hoping to make this again soon so I can have the correct measurements of the pastry. I am happy that you still enjoyed the taste. 🙂

        Reply
    9. Kelsea

      December 17, 2022 at 7:30 pm

      5 stars
      Do I need to refrigerate after?

      Reply
      • Jessie M

        December 18, 2022 at 12:02 pm

        Yes, if you are keeping leftovers they should be refrigerated. I find it's best to eat it right after baking though.

        Reply
    10. Julia

      May 15, 2023 at 3:21 pm

      5 stars
      absolutely amazing. i loved it. i’m new to the baking field and wanted to try to do something new; this was much simpler than i expected and delicious too!

      Reply
    11. Sherry

      July 26, 2023 at 1:50 pm

      5 stars
      I love this recipe. I’ve used it a several times now. In fact, this will be the fourth time I have used this recipe is my favorite!

      Reply
      • Jessie M

        July 26, 2023 at 5:35 pm

        Thanks Sherry! I'm happy to hear you love it 🙂

        Reply
    12. Sherry

      July 26, 2023 at 5:33 pm

      5 stars
      I have made this recipe several times now I think I’m addicted. I love the flavor really enjoy making it. Thank you.

      Reply

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