A curd strudel, also known as a quark strudel, is a type of puff pastry or strudel pastry that is popular in Austrian cuisine. The filling is made from a particular curd known as “Topfen,” which is commonly combined with eggs, semolina, sugar, butter, sour cream, raisins, and vanilla spice.
Ingredients
- 1 pack (about 250g) vegan puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 500g vegan curd cheese (also known as vegan quark or tofu quark)
- 100g granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 300g fresh or frozen cherries, pitted
- 2 tablespoons almond milk (or any other plant-based milk) for brushing
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the vegan curd cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and cornstarch. Mix well until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust the sweetness according to your preference.
- Roll out the vegan puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface to make a rectangular shape. If using multiple sheets, overlap them slightly and press them together to seal the edges.
- Spread the curd cheese mixture evenly along the center of the pastry sheet, leaving some space around the edges.
- Place the pitted cherries on top of the curd cheese mixture.
- Gently fold the sides of the pastry over the filling, and then roll the strudel carefully until it forms a log shape. Seal the edges by pressing them together.
- Transfer the strudel to a parchment-lined baking sheet, seam-side down.
- Brush the top of the strudel with almond milk to give it a golden color while baking.
- Using a sharp knife, make a few small slits on the top of the strudel to allow steam to escape during baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the strudel turns golden brown and crispy.
- Once done, remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
- Optionally, dust the cooled strudel with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Total Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 180mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 36g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 18g
- Protein: 8g
