Name: Pumpkin and Poppy Seed Strudel
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 500 g filo pastry sheets; 1000 g grated pumpkin (e.g., butternut squash); 200 g ground poppy seeds; 150 g granulated sugar; 2 packets vanilla sugar; 1 piece zest of 1 lemon; 1 tsp ground cinnamon; 100 g melted butter; 50 g semolina or breadcrumbs; 2 tbsp powdered sugar for dusting

Steps

Prepare Fillings

Mix the grated pumpkin with 75g granulated sugar, 1 packet of vanilla sugar, cinnamon, and half of the lemon zest. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes, then thoroughly squeeze out its liquid. Stir in the semolina or breadcrumbs. Mix the ground poppy seeds with the remaining 75g granulated sugar, 1 packet of vanilla sugar, and the other half of the lemon zest.

Assemble Strudel

Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C for fan-assisted ovens). Melt the butter. Lay out a clean kitchen towel and place 2-3 filo pastry sheets on it, brushing each with melted butter. Repeat once more, so you have a total of 4-6 layers of filo pastry. Spread half of the pumpkin filling evenly along one long side of the pastry sheets, and half of the poppy seed filling along the other side.

Bake

Carefully roll up the strudel with the help of the kitchen towel. Place it seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the top with melted butter. Prepare the second strudel in the same way. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Let it cool, then dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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	Per 100g	Per Serving 120g
Calories	280 kcal	336 kcal
Protein	6g	7.2g
Fat	14g	16.8g
Carbohydrate	32g	38.4g
Fiber	4g	4.8g
Sugar	18g	21.6g

Pumpkin and Poppy Seed Strudel

vegetables

vegetarian

baked

holiday

dessert

crispy

Hungarian

autumn

Hot

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ingredients

Steps

Prepare Fillings

Assemble Strudel

Bake

Extra Tips

► Handle the filo pastry sheets carefully, as they tear easily. Keep them under a damp kitchen towel while you work.

► Don't forget to thoroughly squeeze out the liquid from the grated pumpkin, otherwise the filling will be too watery.

► For a perfect golden-brown color and crispiness, brush the top of the strudel with melted butter before baking.

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