Strudel with cherries or other fruits
Strudel with cherries or other fruits is a classic Central European pastry, particularly iconic in Austria and Germany. It consists of a thin, flaky dough wrapped around a sweet filling of tart cherries, apples, or other seasonal fruits, often baked until golden and dusted with powdered sugar.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is typically high in carbohydrates from the pastry and sugar, with a moderate amount of fat from the butter or oil used in the dough. A single serving provides a quick energy boost and some vitamins from the fruit, generally ranging from 250 to 400 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Protein | 4.5 g |
| Carbs | 42 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Calcium | 45 mg |
| Vitamin C | 5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 70 IU |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.2 mg |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg |
Per 1 piece (approx. 120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The dough for a traditional strudel is stretched by hand until it's thin enough to read a newspaper through, a skill passed down through generations. Nutritionally, the fruit filling offers a natural contrast to the rich pastry, providing a burst of antioxidants and fiber in an otherwise indulgent treat.
