vegetables
baked
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Hungarian
autumn
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Pumpkin and Poppy Seed Strudel
Difficulty
medium
Time
1h 20m
Price Category
average
Calories
Medium
Pumpkin and Poppy Seed Strudel is a true autumn-winter classic, a beloved dessert in Hungarian cuisine. Beneath the thin, crispy pastry, two types of delicious fillings hide: sweet, spiced pumpkin and aromatic, ground poppy seeds. This pastry is a perfect choice to conclude family lunches or festive occasions, guaranteed to be a favorite for everyone.
ingredients
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.
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.
Nutrition
| Per 100g | Per Serving 120g / 4.2 oz | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |