Warm Pear And Raspberry Strudel Recipes

PERFECT PEAR STRUDEL

Steps:

• Make Pear Strudel: Place raisins in small bowl, cover with very warm tap water. Let stand 5 minutes to plump, then drain.
• Meanwhile, in large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add pears, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and plumped raisins. Cook 8 to 10 minutes or until pears are very tender and almost all liquid is evaporated, stirring occasionally. Spread mixture on small rimmed baking pan or plate and place in refrigerator 15 minutes to cool (this step can be done up to 2 days in advance).
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in microwave. Place a stack of 3 phyllo sheets on parchment paper on work surface. Make a second stack of 3 phyllo sheets and place it so it overlaps the first stack by about an inch. Mound the cooled pear filling along one of the long sides of phyllo dough. Roll up like a jelly roll and transfer the parchment with strudel to rimmed baking pan.
• Brush strudel with melted butter. Score the dough into 1-inch portions using a serrated knife, but do not cut completely through the strudel. Bake 20 minutes or until golden brown.
• Meanwhile, make Glaze: In small bowl, whisk together all ingredients.
• Slice strudel and serve warm with glaze.

RASPBERRY STRUDEL

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Blend the tofu in a food processor until smooth. Add the confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, flour and vanilla and puree until combined.
• Stack the phyllo sheets on a flat surface and cover with a slightly damp kitchen towel. Cut a piece of parchment paper slightly longer than the phyllo. Lay 1 sheet phyllo on the parchment with a long side facing you (keep the remaining phyllo covered). Brush with 1 tablespoon butter and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon graham cracker crumbs. Top with another sheet of phyllo, then more butter and crumbs. Repeat with the remaining phyllo sheets, topping each with butter and crumbs. Reserve the remaining butter and crumbs for topping.
• Spoon the tofu mixture across the length of the phyllo, leaving a 1-inch border at the long edge closest to you and a 2-inch border at the short ends. Sprinkle the raspberries on top of the tofu mixture. Starting with the long edge, use the parchment to roll the phyllo tightly over the filling to make a log; turn seam-side down on the parchment. Brush with the remaining butter and sprinkle with the remaining crumbs.
• Transfer the parchment and strudel to a baking sheet. Bake until golden, about 18 minutes, rotating the baking sheet halfway through. Slide the strudel onto a cutting board and let cool completely, about 1 hour. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

PEAR AND RASPBERRY STRUDEL

Steps:

• Heat oven to to 375ºF.
• In a large bowl, combine pears, raspberries, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup bread crumbs, ginger, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, lemon peel and nutmeg.
• In a small bowl combine the remaining sugar, breadcrumbs and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
• On a piece of waxed paper, place one sheet of phyllo.
• Brush with butter, sprinkle with sugar mixture.
• Repeat with remaining sheets.
• Spread fruit mixture on phyllo lengthwise leaving 1" border on all sides.
• Fold in sides and roll jelly roll fashion.
• Place on cookie sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
• Brush strudel with butter.
• Optional: for a garnish, take one sheet of phyllo and cut sheet into 2" wide strips.
• Fold each strip lengthwise in half.
• Gather and roll each strip to make rosettes.
• Arrange on top of strudel.
• Bake for 50 minutes or until top is golden and fruit is tender.
• Watch it so it doesn't get too brown.
• Shield with foil if necessary, but don't tuck the foil down around the sides, just lay it on top.
• Otherwise it will get soggy.

PEAR STRUDEL

Steps:

• Thoroughly mix the dried pears with the pecans in a large bowl.
• Add the remaining filling ingredients and mix well.
• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Lighly grease a baking sheet.
• Lay 1 phyllo sheet on a large sheet of wax paper.
• Brush with the melted margarine and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon crumbs.
• Top with a second sheet of phyllo.
• Brush with margarine and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of crumbs.
• Keep remaining phyllo sheets covered.
• Put half the filling near one long end of the top sheet, arranging it in a log shape and leaving a 1 inch border.
• Starting with that end, carefully roll up the dough as for a jelly roll, using the paper to help support the dough.
• End the roll with the seam on the bottom.
• Transfer the roll to the baking sheet and brush the top with margarine.
• Repeat with the remaining filling and remaining dough.
• Bake 25 minutes or until golden.
• Just before serving the strudel, sprinkle it with confectioners' sugar.
• Serve warm if desired.

PEACH RASPBERRY STRUDEL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375ºF.
• Chop the almonds in a food processor.
• Add the oatmeal and process until the texture resembles coarse cornmeal.
• Add sugars and 1 teaspoon of the cinnamon.
• Process just combine the ingredients.
• Set aside.
• Combine diced peaches, raspberries, remaining 1 teaspoon cinnamon and vanilla extract, and toss to mix well.
• Place one sheet of phyllo on a clean counter.
• Brush lightly with melted butter to cover the entire sheet.
• Top with a second sheet of phyllo and brush with melted butter.
• Sprinkle about one-fifth of the pecan mixture generously over the top.
• Add another sheet of phyllo, butter it, and top with the pecan mixture, and keep the layers going to the last sheet of phyllo is used.
• Sprinkle the remaining pecan mixture over the top of the filo dough.
• Spread the fruit mixture in a log down one of the long sides of the phyllo sheets, leaving a 1-inch border on each end.
• Starting with the long end, roll the phyllo and fruit into a log, tucking the ends under so that the fruit is completely enclosed.
• Cut a piece of baking parchment big enough to fit the strudel.
• Place the strudel seam side down on a baking pan lined with the parchment.
• Brush the tops and sides of strudel with remaining melted butter.
• Make shallow cuts with a serrated knife along the top of the strudel, where you'll want to cut it after it is baked.
• Bake in a preheated 375ºF oven for 25 to 30 minutes.
• Serve warm or cold, dusted with powdered sugar and topped with ice cream or whipped cream.