Strudel mit Vanillesauce
Strudel mit Vanillesauce is a classic Central European dessert featuring a thin, flaky pastry filled with sweetened fruit (commonly apple, cherry, or cheese) and served warm with a pour of rich vanilla custard sauce. The dough is traditionally stretched paper-thin by hand, then layered with butter and the chosen filling before baking until golden.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is high in carbohydrates and fat, with a moderate amount of protein if a cheese filling is used. A typical serving provides around 300-450 calories, along with some dietary fiber from the fruit and calcium from the vanilla sauce.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbs | 55 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 25 g |
| Sodium | 200 mg |
| Calcium | 80 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 µg |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 1.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
Per 1 piece (250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The art of hand-stretching the strudel dough is a cherished culinary skill in Austria and Bavaria, often passed down through generations. Nutritionally, the vanilla sauce adds a creamy contrast to the crisp pastry, making it a comforting and balanced treat when enjoyed in moderation.
