This post is sponsored by BakeGood Pie™ Fillings. The opinions and text are all mine.
Guys, this recipe has to be one of the easiest, yet most impressive things you can make. Flaky puff pastry is stuffed with tart, bright cherries and baked until golden and crispy. The top is sprinkled with sliced almonds and then drizzled with a simple almond glaze — it’s totally irresistible. This easy Cherry Strudel makes a great dessert served as-is or with a scoop of ice cream OR serve it as a side at your next brunch! Either way, this simple recipe is a keeper.
The star of the show is the cherry filling. On my last trip to Walmart I came across a new-to-me pie filling. BakeGood™ Pie Filling is unlike any others – they have no added sugar or colors, and no artificial preservatives. Say what?! This product is seriously right up my alley!
I typically find the sweetness of fruit almost perfect on its own so I love that these pie fillings are totally customizable — just sweeten to suit your taste! Want a small amount of sweetness like me? Cool! Want extra sweetness? Easy! Maybe you want to use your favorite natural sugar alternative or a substitute sweetener that fits your lifestyle? Perfect! They give suggestions right on the jar for how much to add.
I love being able to control how sweet I want my dessert and with cherries, I love the extra tartness so I chose to use just a little brown sugar in the filling and add a sweet almond glaze to the top of the finished strudel — it’s just the right amount of sweet and tart!
My simple Cherry Strudel comes together so quickly and with just a few ingredients. You start by rolling out a sheet of thawed puff pastry and then you spoon the cherry pie filling down the center. Fold the edges over the top of the filling and add a quick egg wash to the top. You’ll want to make sure to cut a few slits in the dough to allow steam to escape and then sprinkle the top with plenty of sliced almonds. You bake the strudel for about 20 minutes, until flakey and perfectly golden brown. After it cools for a bit, it’s time to drizzle on your almond glaze and dig in. It’s seriously as simple as that, folks!
This is a great recipe to share with friends and family year-round but it would also be the perfect addition to your upcoming Easter menu! Add a jar of BakeGood™ Cherry Pie Filling to your next Walmart order and be sure to check out the Apple Pie Filling as well. I can think of so many great uses for these tasty fillings, I am sure you will to!
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- 1 sheet of frozen puff pastry
- 1 jar (15.5oz) BakeGood™ Cherry Pie Filling
- ¼ c brown sugar, packed
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- 12 cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp almond extract
- ½ - 1 tbsp water
- Thaw puff pastry according to package directions.
- Preheat oven to 400F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Gently unfold the sheet of puff pastry and then using a rolling pin, gently roll the puff pastry into a large rectangle (see photos above).
- In a small bowl, mix together the jar of cherry pie filling and the brown sugar. Spoon the mixture down the center of the rectangle, leaving about ½ inch of space at the edges.
- Using the parchment paper for assistance, gently fold one side of the puff pastry over the center of the filling. Brush the flap of the pastry with the beaten egg. Fold the remaining flap over the center and brush the entire strudel with the egg wash. Use a fork to crimp the edges of the pastry at the ends.
- Cut 5 slits across the top of the pastry to allow steam to escape and then sprinkle the top of the strudel with the sliced almonds.
- Bake for about 17-20 minutes, until pastry is golden, crispy, and cooked through. (note: The top of the strudel is two layers of pastry so make sure the dough is cooked through by paying close attention to the very center of the pastry, ensuring that it looks completely done. If the edges and almonds start to become too brown, cover the strudel loosely with a piece of foil and continue cooking until the dough is cooked through.)
- Allow the strudel to cool for at least 30 minutes. Make the almond glaze by mixing the powdered sugar, almond extract, and water in a small bowl. Add just enough water to create a thick but easily drizzled glaze. Spoon over the top of the strudel and cut into slices. Top with vanilla ice cream, if desired. Enjoy!
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