If you love simple and quick desserts, this shortcrust pastry strudel with jam is just for you. It’s a fast variant of the classic strudel, made with a soft shortcrust pastry that wraps a delicious filling of jam. Just choose your favorite jam and in a few minutes, you’ll have a easy and quick shortcrust pastry strudel, perfect for breakfast, a snack, or a last-minute dessert. By following the steps below, you’ll get a crumbly strudel, fragrant and irresistible, ideal for those seeking a simple yet flavorful dessert.
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- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 2 strudels
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for the preparation of shortcrust pastry strudel with jam
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 7 oz butter
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 eggs
- Half grated lemon zest
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 1/2 cups jam
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
Steps for preparing the shortcrust pastry strudel with jam
In a bowl, place the butter at room temperature. Add the flour and powdered sugar. Start working them together. Add the eggs, salt, and grated organic lemon zest. Work the mixture first with a fork, then with your hands until you have a homogeneous dough. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
Once the dough is ready, roll it out with the rolling pin (or with a bit of flour or between two sheets of parchment paper) forming a rectangle. Spread the jam of your choice — apricot, cherry, berry, or whatever you have in the pantry — leaving a small edge free. Carefully roll the dough onto itself, seal the ends well and transfer the strudel onto the baking tray. This step is crucial to obtain an even filling and a dessert that doesn’t lose jam during baking.
Bake the strudel at 356°F (180°C) until it becomes golden and fragrant (about 25 minutes). Once baked, let it cool completely before cutting: this way the jam will set and the slices will be perfect. The shortcrust pastry strudel with jam is ideal for breakfast, a snack, or as a last-minute dessert served with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Storage and Variations
Storage and Variations
Storage and Variations
Jam Choice: excellent with apricot, cherry, plum, berry, or fig.
More Indulgent Version: add chocolate chips or chopped nuts over the jam.
Aromas: add lemon zest or vanilla for a more intense fragrance.
How to store: it stays perfect for 3–4 days under a cake dome.
What is the best jam for strudel?
The best ones are those not too runny: apricot, cherry, or berries.
Can I freeze the shortcrust pastry strudel?
Yes, you can freeze it after baking and thaw it at room temperature.
