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Lemon Meringue Trifle Recipe

Lemon Meringue Trifle Recipe
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These Homemade Cherry Strudels feature golden, flaky puff pastry enveloping a tart cherry preserve filling, finished with a silky vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an anytime treat, they’re easy to make, irresistibly crisp at the edges, and deliciously sweet at the center.

Ingredients

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Puff Pastry & Filling

  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 1/2 cup cherry preserves or cherry pie filling

Egg Wash

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp water

Vanilla Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Oven and Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
  2. Roll and Cut Puff Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry. Cut the pastry into 4 equal rectangles.
  3. Fill the Strudels: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of cherry preserves or pie filling onto the center of two pastry rectangles, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges so the filling won’t spill out while baking.
  4. Seal the Strudels: Lightly brush the edges of the rectangles containing filling with water. Place the remaining two rectangles over the filled ones to create two strudels, and seal the edges gently with a fork to crimp them together.
  5. Apply Egg Wash: In a small bowl, beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of water. Brush this egg wash over the tops of the sealed strudels for a beautifully golden, glossy finish.
  6. Bake: Place the strudels on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 18–22 minutes, or until the pastries are puffed up and golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack and let them cool completely.
  7. Make the Vanilla Glaze: While the strudels cool, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk (starting with 2 tablespoons and adding more for desired consistency), and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.
  8. Glaze and Serve: Once the strudels are completely cool, drizzle or spread the vanilla glaze over the tops. Allow the glaze to set before serving for the perfect finish.

Notes

  • Ensure the puff pastry is fully thawed but still cold for the best flakiness.
  • Swap cherry preserves for other fruit fillings like apricot or raspberry if desired.
  • Let the strudels cool before glazing to keep the glaze from melting.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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