Description
This Valentine Easy Strawberry Cream Cheese Strudel features a delightful combination of flaky pastry and creamy filling, making it perfect for special occasions and cozy breakfasts. With simple prep and mouthwatering flavors, it’s a must-try for dessert lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 cup Strawberry Pie Filling
- 1 Egg, beaten
- 2 tbsp Additional Sugar
- 2 tbsp Milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the Pillsbury Crescent Rolls, pressing the seams together to form a rectangle.
- Slice 1-inch strips along both long sides of the dough, leaving 3 inches in the center uncut.
- Mix softened cream cheese with 1 cup of powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture in the center of the dough, then add strawberry pie filling on top.
- Braid the dough strips over the filling, alternating sides.
- Brush the edges with beaten egg and sprinkle sugar on top.
- Bake in the oven for about 15 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.
- Whisk together remaining powdered sugar and milk to create icing and drizzle over the cooled strudel.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.
You can use different pie fillings if desired—cherry or blueberry work well.
Make ahead up to the baking step for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg