Description
Mushroom strudel brings pure comfort straight from Central European kitchens to your dinner table. Delicate pastry wrapped around earthy mushrooms creates a simple yet elegant dish perfect for sharing with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces mushrooms
- 1 sheet puff pastry
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large sauté pan at medium heat. Sauté your finely chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add 16 ounces chopped mushrooms to the pan. Cook while stirring occasionally until mushrooms release moisture and become tender, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon fresh chopped thyme into the mushroom mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Remove pan from heat and let your mixture cool slightly.
- Mix your cooled mushroom blend with 1 cup ricotta cheese and ½ cup grated Parmesan in a mixing bowl. Stir until ingredients are evenly combined.
- Warm your oven to 400°F. Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Roll gently with a pin to create an even thickness.
- Spread your mushroom-cheese filling down the pastry’s center, leaving 2-inch margins on long sides. Fold the long pastry sides over the filling.
- Carefully roll the strudel from one short end to create a log shape. Place seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush the entire surface with 1 beaten egg. This creates a golden-brown exterior during baking.
- Bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes until the pastry turns crisp and deep golden brown. Remove and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Let the mushroom mixture cool completely before adding cheese to prevent a soggy filling and maintain the pastry’s crisp texture.
- When rolling the strudel, ensure the seam is tightly sealed to keep the filling from leaking during baking.
- For a gluten-free version, swap puff pastry with a gluten-free alternative or use phyllo dough made from alternative flours.
- Experiment with different mushroom varieties like shiitake or porcini to add depth and complexity to the filling’s flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20-25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Austrian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 355 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 325 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg