Dessert Person

Cherry Strudel (15x41)

Air date: Apr 04, 2025

Today, Claire Saffitz is making a homemade cherry strudel, a classic pastry with delicate, flaky layers and a rich, creamy filling. She walks through each step, from making the perfect strudel dough to crafting a luscious cheese filling and a vibrant cherry filling using sour cherries. Watch as Claire shares her expert tips for achieving that perfect thin, flaky strudel pastry using a bedsheet/ tablecloth technique to stretch the dough-an essential trick for making this European-inspired dessert at home!