Apple Strudel Surprise—Dessert for 2
Looking for a simple and delicious dessert recipe? Try the Apple Strudel Surprise! With only a few basic ingredients, this German-inspired treat is easy to make and perfect for any occasion. Serve it with ice cream or whipped cream for an extra special touch.
Meal Type
Dessert
Cuisine
German
Servings
2
Food Star
Apples
Puff Pastry
Health
Variations
Diets
Variations
Do This With That Stuff
- Preheat oven to 375°F
- Unfold one sheet of puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface
- Brush the pastry with melted butter
- Sprinkle the raisins, almonds, sugar, and cinnamon over the pastry
- Arrange the diced apples over the top of the pastry
- Drizzle the lemon juice over the apples
- Place the second sheet of puff pastry over the top of the apples
- Crimp the edges of the pastry together to seal
- Brush the top of the pastry with melted butter
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown
- Allow to cool before serving.
Obvious and Not So Obvious Variations and Pairings
🍬 Sweet
Increase the sugar to 1/2 cup, add 1/4 cup of brown sugar, replace the cinnamon with 1/4 cup of ground ginger, add 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts, and drizzle with honey before baking.
🧂 Salty
Increase the amount of sugar, add a pinch of salt, or sprinkle a bit of sea salt over the top of the pastry before baking.
🍋 Sour
Increase the lemon juice to 2 tablespoons, add a tablespoon of white vinegar, or sprinkle a teaspoon of citric acid over the apples before adding the second sheet of pastry.
☕ Bitter
Add a pinch of salt to the sugar and cinnamon mixture, replace the lemon juice with orange juice, add a tablespoon of honey to the melted butter, or add a teaspoon of ground ginger to the sugar and cinnamon mixture.
🍄 Umami
Add a tablespoon of soy sauce to the melted butter, replace the raisins with dried mushrooms, and sprinkle a teaspoon of fish sauce over the apples.
🌶️ Spicy
Add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sugar and cinnamon mixture, replace the lemon juice with a tablespoon of hot sauce, or add a teaspoon of chili powder to the melted butter.
🍸 Alcoholic
- A dry Riesling wine with notes of peach and apricot to complement the sweetness of the apples and cinnamon.
- A light and refreshing gin and tonic with a hint of lime to balance out the richness of the butter and pastry.
- A sparkling cider with notes of apple and honey to bring out the flavors of the apples and raisins.
🥛 Non-alcoholic
- Sparkling Apple Cider: This light and refreshing drink will pair nicely with the sweet and tart flavors of the dish.
- Mango Smoothie: The creamy and fruity flavors of this smoothie will complement the cinnamon and apples in the dish.
- Cranberry Juice: The tartness of the cranberry juice will balance out the sweetness of the dish.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Artificial Intelligence created this—this means it may or may not be correct or accurate. If following a specific diet is critical to your health and well-being due to ailments or health conditions, please consult your doctor before trying any of these variations.
🍞 Keto
Replace puff pastry with almond flour-based pastry, replace butter with coconut oil, replace sugar with a keto-friendly sweetener, replace raisins with unsweetened dried cranberries.
🫒 Mediterranean
Replace butter with olive oil, replace raisins with dried figs, replace almonds with walnuts, replace sugar with honey, replace cinnamon with cardamom.
🥬 Vegetarian
Replace the melted butter with a vegan butter alternative, omit the slivered almonds, and replace the raisins with dried cranberries.
🥕 Vegan
Replace the melted butter with vegan butter, replace the raisins with dried cranberries, and replace the almonds with chopped walnuts.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Artificial Intelligence created this—this means the following may or may not be correct or accurate. If following a specific diet is critical to your health and well-being due to ailments or health conditions, please consult your doctor before trying any of these variations.
🍭 Diabetes
Replace sugar with a sugar-free sweetener, reduce the amount of butter, and replace almonds with a low-fat nut.
🩸 High blood pressure
Replace the melted butter with olive oil, reduce the sugar to 2 tablespoons, and replace the almonds with walnuts.
🧀 High cholesterol
Replace the melted butter with a cholesterol-free alternative, such as olive oil or vegetable oil. Reduce the sugar to 2 tablespoons and replace the raisins with a cholesterol-free dried fruit, such as cranberries or blueberries.
🫀 Heart disease
Replace melted butter with olive oil, reduce sugar to 2 tablespoons, omit almonds, and reduce baking time to 20 minutes.
🫘 Kidney disease
Replace the butter with a plant-based butter alternative, reduce the sugar to 2 tablespoons, omit the almonds, and replace the raisins with dried cranberries.
🧀 Liver disease
Replace melted butter with olive oil, reduce sugar to 2 tablespoons, omit almonds, and reduce cinnamon to 1 tablespoon.
🌾 Celiac
Replace the puff pastry with gluten-free pastry, use gluten-free flour for dusting the surface, and check the labels of the raisins, almonds, and sugar for gluten-free certification.
🐄 Lactose Intolerant
Replace the melted butter with a lactose-free butter alternative, such as margarine or vegetable oil.
🌾 Gluten Intolerant
Replace the puff pastry with gluten-free pastry, use gluten-free flour for dusting the surface, and use gluten-free butter.
🌾 IBS
Replace the butter with a non-dairy alternative, such as coconut oil, omit the almonds, and reduce the sugar to 1 tablespoon.
Beti’s Reflections
Looking for a dessert that will leave your taste buds in awe? You have to try out this amazing Apple Strudel Surprise! This recipe, inspired by my travels in Austria, is quite simple to make and requires only a handful of ingredients. I remember the first time I had this dessert while I was on holiday in Vienna. I was so impressed by the combination of flavors, and I knew I had to recreate it at home.
To start, preheat your oven to 375°F. Gently lay one sheet of puff pastry onto a floured surface. Brush the pastry with melted butter and sprinkle the almonds, sugar, cinnamon, and raisins on top. Spread the diced apples evenly over the pastry, then drizzle with fresh lemon juice. Place the second sheet of puff pastry over the top of the apples and use a fork to press the edges together to seal. Brush the top with melted butter and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool before serving.
This Apple Strudel Surprise is perfect for any occasion, and it always manages to leave a lasting impression. I recently made this for a friend’s birthday party, and everyone loved it! We served it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, which complemented the flavors of the strudel perfectly. The combination of sweet and savory flavors and the flaky texture of the pastry makes this dessert a true showstopper.
So, what are you waiting for? Gather the ingredients, head to the kitchen, and whip up this delectable Apple Strudel Surprise! It’s guaranteed to be a hit with your family and friends, just as it was with mine. Enjoy the sweet, buttery taste of this dessert and create unforgettable memories with your loved ones.

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