Easy Apple Strudel

APPLE STRUDEL- (Apfelstrudel) This delicious apple strudel is made using puff pastry. Anyone can make this super-easy apple strudel. Delicious filling is made with apple, cinnamon and raisins inside buttery puff pastry . . .simply irresistible. Addition of Cream Cheese gives the strudel whole new flavor . . . adding bit of sophistication to the buttery puff pastry. These strudels are so soft and tender, they literally melt in your mouth. It is a great breakfast dish or also as a dessert for a family dinner. INGREDIENTS Puff Pastry Sheets Egg Wash (1 Egg + 1 Tbsp. of Water and well beaten) APPLE FILLING- (Makes Apple filling for 2 Strudels) Approx. 350 Grams 2 & ½ Cups Apples (Cut, Peeled & Cored) Approx. 100 Grams (½ Cup) Brown Sugar (Adjust the quantity of sugar as per the sweetness of apples) 2 Tbsp. Raisins 1 Tsp Cinnamon 1/3 Cup Water Salt to taste 2 Tbsp. Rum – Optional CREAM CHEESE FILLING (Makes Cream Cheese filling for 2 Strudels) Approx. 100 grams Cream Cheese 1 Tbsp. Brown Sugar 1 Tsp Vanilla Essence 1 Egg Yolk TIPS: 1) Adjust quantity of sugar depending on sweetness of apples. 2) Do not overcook apples. They should soften but still retain the shape. 3) Brush the strudel with egg or Milk. This gives nice golden color to the Pastry 4) Puff pastry needs to completely thaw before using. If it is frozen then let it thaw in the fridge overnight. Or else thaw it on the counter just until pliable enough to unfold without cracking, but still cold to touch. If the dough starts to feel limp, refrigerate it for 30 minutes until firm again. 5) Don’t apply too much pressure while rolling the puff pastry dough; otherwise the pastry may not rise. Link to my other recipes Red Velvet Crepes https://youtu.be/Bk9KuCEJNwg Blueberry Scones https://youtu.be/Gym925zihrM