Austrian Topfenstrudel with Vanilla Sauce
A classic Austrian pastry filled with creamy quark cheese and flavorful sultanas, topped with a smooth vanilla sauce.
Preparation
Get these tasks done before you start cooking.
Preparing the Strudel Dough
- 1
Combine ingredients
Mix the flour and salt in a bowl, then add the oil and lukewarm water.
- 2
Knead and rest
Knead the mixture into a smooth dough, cover, and let it rest for 30 minutes.
Tip: Rest the dough properly to achieve maximum elasticity. Pro Tip: Roll the dough very thin to achieve the perfect strudel texture.
Preparing the Cheese Filling
- 1
Beat the filling
Beat the quark cheese with sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Tip: Ensure your strudel filling is smooth and well-mixed for the best texture.
- 2
Incorporate add-ins
Stir in the sultanas and lemon zest until evenly distributed.
How to Make Austrian Topfenstrudel with Vanilla Sauce
Total time: 2 h 20 min · Yields 8 servings
- 1
Stretch the Dough
Roll out the dough on a floured surface, then carefully stretch it paper-thin using your hands.
- 2
Fill the Strudel
Spread the cheese mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a border, then roll it up.
- 3
Bake the Strudel
Place the roll on a baking sheet, brush with melted butter, and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) until golden brown.
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