Description
This Sweet Cabbage Strudel combines tender cabbage with sweet raisins in a flaky pastry, perfect for a nostalgic dessert or cozy snack that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium green cabbage, finely shredded (about 5 cups)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup brown sugar, light or dark
- ¾ cup raisins
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package phyllo dough, thawed
- ½ cup melted unsalted butter for brushing
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté cabbage with salt until tender.
- Add cinnamon, brown sugar, and raisins, cooking until mixture is sticky and tender; cool completely.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Layer phyllo dough on a towel, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
- Spread cooled filling along one edge of phyllo, roll into a log and seal.
- Place strudel seam-side down on baking sheet, brush top with butter, and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden.
Notes
Keep phyllo dough covered with a damp towel to prevent drying.
You can use different types of cabbage, like savoy or napa, adjusting cooking times as needed.
Make the filling a day ahead for a quicker assembly process.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg