Experience a twist on traditional strudel with our Apricot-Peach Strudel Cake, featuring a delightful custard glaze. This dessert combines the flaky, buttery layers of strudel pastry with the sweet and tangy flavors of apricots and peaches, creating a unique and irresistible treat.
Why You'll Love This: This cake is a wonderful blend of textures and flavors. The crispy, butter-coated strudel layers form a beautiful floral pattern, while the custard glaze adds a creamy and rich dimension. The addition of apricots and peaches brings a refreshing and fruity touch, making this cake a must-try for any dessert lover.
Perfect Occasion: This strudel cake is perfect for gatherings, especially during the summer and early autumn when apricots and peaches are in season. It's an excellent choice for afternoon tea, a family dessert, or a special occasion that calls for something uniquely delicious.
Ingredients:
- 1 package of Jufka strudel pastry sheets (250g, approx. 8 sheets) or Filo dough
- 100g melted butter
For the Custard Glaze:
- 500 ml milk
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 tbsp vanilla pudding powder
- 100g sugar
- 1 packet of vanilla sugar
- 4 eggs
Optional:
- Sliced apricots and/or peaches
- Nuts for sprinkling
Instructions:
- Brush each strudel pastry sheet generously with melted butter, fold them, and arrange loosely in a round baking pan to form a 'flower'.
- Prebake in a preheated oven at 175°C (347°F) with top and bottom heat for about 15 minutes.
For the Custard Glaze:
- Boil the milk with the cinnamon stick. Mix in the vanilla pudding powder and let it cool slightly.
- Whisk the eggs with sugar and vanilla sugar until frothy, then gently incorporate the cooled milk (remove the cinnamon stick).
Final Steps:
- After 15 minutes of baking, remove the cake and let it cool slightly.
- Arrange thin slices of apricots/peaches between the pastry layers.
- Carefully pour the custard mixture over the cake, sprinkle with nuts, and bake for an additional 20 minutes at 175°C (347°F) using only the bottom heat.
Enjoy this Apricot-Peach Strudel Cake as a fusion of classic strudel and custard cake, perfect for those who love a combination of fruity and creamy in their desserts!