Poppy Seed and Pecan Strudel
GermanHardVegetarianGluten-Free

Poppy Seed and Pecan Strudel

A delicious german dish. Perfect for vegetarians. Gluten-free friendly.

Total Time

111 min

Serves

6

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups pecans (about 10 oz.)
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup poppy seeds
  • 10 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • divided
  • 3/4 cup (packed) light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 6 (17x12") sheets fresh phyllo pastry or frozen
  • thawed
  • 1 large egg
  • beaten to blend
  • Powdered sugar (for serving)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 325°F.

  2. 2

    Spread out pecans on a large rimmed baking sheet and toast until slightly darkened in color and fragrant, 13–15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Bring milk and poppy seeds to a boil in a medium saucepan; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until milk is almost completely evaporated, 13–15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Let mixture cool.

  5. 5

    Scrape into a food processor.

  6. 6

    Cut 6 Tbsp. butter into pieces and add to food processor along with pecans, brown sugar, salt, and vanilla.

  7. 7

    Process until a paste forms.

  8. 8

    Melt remaining 4 Tbsp. butter in a small saucepan over medium heat (or in a microwave).

  9. 9

    Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment, then brush with some of the melted butter.

  10. 10

    Place a stack of 6 phyllo sheets on a work surface.

  11. 11

    Cover with plastic wrap, then a damp kitchen towel.

  12. 12

    Arrange prepared baking sheet so a long side is facing you and stack 2 phyllo sheets on top; brush lightly with butter.

  13. 13

    Top with another sheet of phyllo and brush lightly with butter.

  14. 14

    Repeat with 2 more sheets, then top with final sheet; do not brush with butter.

  15. 15

    Using an offset or rubber spatula, spread poppy seed mixture over pastry in an even layer, leaving a 1" border on all sides.

Cooking Timer

01:51:00
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Recipe Info

Prep Time:31 min
Cook Time:80 min
Total Time:111 min
Difficulty:Hard
Servings:6