Plum Strudel With Hazelnuts

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 11

Tasty Plum Strudel With Hazelnuts recipe perfect for breakfast or dessert

by The Chefin Pastry

Prep

30 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

6-8

Calories

351

Sugar

15g

Fat

21g

Plum Strudel With Hazelnuts is a delicious pastry that brings together the sweet and nutty flavors in a mouth-watering combination. The crispy and flaky puff pastry provides a delightful contrast to the juicy and jammy plums and the addition of toasted ground hazelnuts gives a great depth of flavor. This recipe can be enjoyed at any time of the day and is the perfect treat for any occasion.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F.
2.	Roll out the puff pastry in a rectangular shape on a floured surface.
3.	Sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly over the pastry.
4.	In a pan, melt butter and add halved plums and sugar. Cook until the plums release their juices.
5.	Remove the pan from heat, stir in ground hazelnuts and cinnamon and let it cool for 5 minutes.
6.	Transfer the cooked filling on top of the pastry, leaving a good gap at the edges.
7.	Fold the short edges of the pastry onto the filling.
8.	Using a sharp knife, cut diagonal slits across the pastry, about 1cm apart.
9.	Beat an egg in a small bowl and brush all over the pastry.
10.	Bake in the oven for 30 minutes until golden brown.

PROS

This Plum Strudel With Hazelnuts is a perfect way to use up excess plums and is great for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack.

The combination of juicy plums and crunchy hazelnuts is delightful and the sweet filling is balanced by the flaky puff pastry.

CONS

Plum Strudel With Hazelnuts is high in calories and should be eaten in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The recipe is fairly complicated and requires some skill in pastry making.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Plums are a good source of vitamins A and C, fiber, and antioxidants.
Hazelnuts contain healthy fats, fiber, and some key vitamins and minerals including vitamin E and magnesium.

	900 g plums , pitted and halved
	40 g breadcrumbs
	2 tablespoons butter
	50 g sugar
	100 g hazelnuts , toasted and ground
	1 teaspoon cinnamon
	275 g puff pastry