This light apple strudel from lavash is crisp, cinnamon-scented and ready in about 30 minutes, with no pastry dough required. Tender sauteed apples, creamy cheese and sweet raisins are rolled in thin lavash and baked until golden. For another light dessert, try the chocolate cottage cheese cheesecake or the blender cottage cheese cheesecake cups.
Ingredients
- 250 g (about 2 medium) apples
- 80 g (1 large sheet) lavash
- 30 g (2 tbsp) raisins
- 70 g (about 1/3 cup) cream cheese
- 5 g (1 tsp) coconut oil
- Cinnamon, to taste
- 1 egg yolk
- Sweetener, to taste
Instructions
- Dice the apples and toss with cinnamon and sweetener. Saute in coconut oil for 5 minutes.
- Spread the lavash with cream cheese, add the apples, and roll up tightly. Brush with egg yolk.
- Bake at 180 C (350 F) for 15 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar and serve with ice cream if desired.
Tips
- Pat the apple filling dry before rolling so the lavash stays crisp.
- Roll firmly and place the seam underneath so the strudel holds its shape in the oven.
- Serve warm for the best contrast between the crisp shell and the soft, cinnamon apples.
Nutrition: per 100 g: 139 kcal, protein 3 g, fat 5 g, carbs 19 g.
For more apple baking inspiration, see Allrecipes and Serious Eats.