A flaky, buttery pastry filled with sweet, creamy cheese, Hungarian Túrós Rétes is the ultimate dessert for pastry lovers! 🧀🍰 With its delicate layers and melt-in-your-mouth filling, this traditional strudel is perfect for any occasion.
🛒 Ingredients (Makes 1 large strudel, about 8 slices)
For the Dough (If Making from Scratch):
🌾 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour 🧂 ¼ teaspoon salt 🥚 1 large egg 🛢️ 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 💧 ½ cup (120ml) warm water
(Or use store-bought phyllo dough for a quick version! 🏆)
For the Sweet Cheese Filling:
🧀 1 ½ cups (375g) ricotta cheese or túró (Hungarian farmer’s cheese) 🥚 1 large egg yolk ❄️ ⅓ cup (40g) powdered sugar 🍋 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional, for a fresh touch) 🍦 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌽 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for a firmer filling) 🍇 ¼ cup raisins (optional, soaked in rum for extra flavor!)
For Brushing & Topping:
🧈 4 tablespoons melted butter ❄️ Powdered sugar, for dusting
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare the Dough (If Making from Scratch)
1️⃣ In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add egg, oil, and warm water. 2️⃣ Knead until soft and elastic (about 10 minutes). 3️⃣ Cover with a damp towel and let rest for 30 minutes.
(If using store-bought phyllo, skip this step! 😃)
2. Make the Sweet Cheese Filling
1️⃣ In a bowl, mix ricotta/túró, egg yolk, powdered sugar, vanilla, cornstarch, and lemon zest. 2️⃣ Stir in raisins (if using). The mixture should be smooth and creamy.
