Fresh Cherry Strudel
PersonalPoints™ per serving
Total Time: 1 hr 20 min
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 20 min
Serves: 12
Easy
This is pure strudel, a word that literally translates as layers of dough rolled around a fruit filling. We call for frozen phyllo dough as a time saver, and also for its ease of use and great, flaky texture. Phyllo dries out easily so make sure to keep your unused stack of dough covered with plastic wrap and a damp kitchen towel while assembling the outside of the strudel. Once out of the oven, take care when cutting the slices. Any phyllo that flakes off can be added back to the slice when serving, and add a drizzle of sauce to the plate, too, for a pretty presentation.
Meal Items
  • 8 oz low-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 3 tbsp powdered sugar (confectioners)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • ¼ tsp freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 2 cups cherries, pitted
  • 7 sheets phyllo dough, (13- X 18-in; 7 oz total)
  • 8 sprays cooking spray
  • 4 tsp sugar

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Using an electric mixer, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, egg, lemon zest, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Lay 1 sheet of phyllo on a prepared baking sheet; lightly coat with cooking spray and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp granulated sugar. Continue layering with the remaining 6 sheets of phyllo (skipping cooking spray and sugar on the last sheet).
  4. Spread cheese mixture evenly across the phyllo stack, leaving a 2-inch border; scatter cherries evenly across the top. Using parchment paper to assist, roll phyllo layers over cheese and cherries jelly-roll style; gently flip strudel over so the seam is on the bottom. Lightly spray the top of the strudel with cooking spray; sprinkle with the remaining 1 tsp sugar.
  5. Bake until phyllo is golden, 15-20 minutes; remove from oven and let cool slightly before slicing into 12 pieces.
  6. Serving Size: 1 slice of Fresh Cherry Strudel!
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