Brown Butter Strudel
Prep
30 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
You absolutely have to try this brown butter strudel because it's easier to make than you'd think and tastes like you spent all day in the kitchen. The nutty, caramelized brown butter gives it such incredible depth of flavor, and honestly, you probably have everything already in your pantry. I love that apples are packed with fiber to help with digestion, making this dessert feel a little less guilty. The whole thing comes together in just 70 minutes from start to table, and there's something so satisfying about rolling up that tender dough and watching it bake into golden perfection. Trust me, your friends will be asking for this recipe.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250flour
- 100brown butter
- 1cinnamon
- 50sugar
- 2eggs
- ½salt
- 1vanilla extract
- 2apples
- 50butter
- 100milk
- 1pastry brush
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a pastry brush to prevent the strudel from sticking.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown butter, cinnamon, and sugar.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula.
- 3
Add eggs one at a time, whisking until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
Tip: Use a fork to incorporate the eggs evenly.
- 4
Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges. Set aside.
Tip: Use a paring knife to remove the core.
- 5
Roll out the pastry dough to a thickness of 3mm. Spread the apple mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1cm border.
Tip: Use a spatula to spread the apples evenly.
- 6
Brush the edges of the pastry with milk. Fold the pastry over the apples, pressing gently to seal.
Tip: Use a fork to crimp the edges.
- 7
Brush the top of the strudel with melted butter.
Tip: Use a pastry brush to create a golden brown finish.
- 8
Bake for 40 minutes, or until golden brown.
Tip: Use a thermometer to check the internal temperature of the strudel.
- 9
Let the strudel cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Tip: Use a wire rack to cool the strudel evenly.
- 10
Serve warm, dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Tip: Use a dusting brush to create a smooth finish.
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