Apfelstrudel Heaven
This scrumptious, easy-to-make Apfelstrudel recipe combines warm spices and fresh apples with a rich custard filling, wrapped in buttery layers of flaky dough. Great for fall gatherings or holiday celebrations!
Allergens
Gluten, Dairy, Nuts
Ingredients
- 2 cups all
- purpose flour 1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed 1/4 cup ice water 4 large apples, peeled and thinly sliced 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup raisins 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup custard powder mixed with 1 1/2 cups cold milk
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour and butter. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to work the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, mixing until dough just comes together. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, toss apples with cinnamon, sugar, raisins, and walnuts.
- Remove dough from the fridge and roll out into a large rectangle on a floured surface.
- Spread custard mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1 inch border around the edges.
- Arrange apple mixture on top of custard layer.
- Roll up the dough tightly, starting from one of the longer sides, and pinch to seal the edge.
- Transfer roll to a parchment lined baking sheet, seam side down, and bake at 375°F for 40 45 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before slicing.
- Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Prep: 20 mins Cook: 45 mins Total: 1 hr 5 mins
Chef’s Insight
Use a rotary apple corer to make evenly sliced apples for a more professional look.
Notes
The dough may be made up to three days in advance and stored in the fridge until ready to use.