Traditional Hungarian Cottage Cheese (Curd) Strudel – Túrós Rétes
Traditional Hungarian Cottage Cheese (Curd) Strudel – Túrós Rétes
This classic Hungarian Túrós Rétes is a delicate, flaky strudel filled with a sweet and creamy cottage cheese mixture. It’s a beloved dessert in Hungary, often enjoyed with powdered sugar on top.
Ingredients:
(Makes about 2 strudels)
For the Dough (Traditional Homemade Strudel Dough):
2 ½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour
1 pinch of salt
1 tbsp vegetable oil
¾ cup (180ml) lukewarm water
1 tsp vinegar (optional, for elasticity)
(Or use store-bought phyllo dough for a shortcut!)
For the Cottage Cheese Filling:
1 ½ cups (350g) cottage cheese or dry curd cheese (túró)
½ cup (100g) sour cream
1 egg yolk
¼ cup (50g) sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Zest of ½ lemon (optional)
1 tbsp semolina or breadcrumbs (to absorb excess moisture)
¼ cup raisins (optional, soaked in rum for extra flavor)
For Brushing:
¼ cup melted butter
¼ cup sour cream
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Dough (if making from scratch):
In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Add oil, lukewarm water, and vinegar. Knead until a smooth, elastic dough forms.
Cover with a warm bowl and let it rest for 30-40 minutes.
(If using store-bought phyllo dough, skip to the filling!)
2. Prepare the Filling:
In a mixing bowl, mash the cottage cheese with a fork.
