Description
This Valentine Easy Strawberry Cream Cheese Strudel combines flaky layers with a creamy strawberry filling, making it an ideal choice for breakfast, brunch, or a dessert. Its inviting aroma and rich flavor will charm anyone who tries it, while the simple preparation ensures a delightful experience in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
- Cream Cheese
- Powdered Sugar
- Strawberry Pie Filling
- Egg
- Sugar
- Milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll Crescent Rolls and press seams together to form a rectangle.
- Slice 1-inch strips along both sides of the dough, leaving a 3-inch center for filling.
- Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth; spread on dough center, then layer with strawberry pie filling.
- Braid the dough strips over the filling, alternating sides.
- Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for about 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Whisk together powdered sugar and milk for icing, drizzle over the strudel after baking.
Notes
For a vegan option, use a non-dairy milk wash instead of egg.
Consider making mini strudels for bite-sized treats; adjust baking time accordingly.
Prepare the filling ahead of time for quicker assembly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg