The eggplant strudel, or puff pastry roll with eggplants, is a dish that will surprise you with every bite. It encompasses the rich and enveloping taste of roasted eggplants in a thin and crispy layer of puff pastry, creating a unique combination of flavors and textures. Whether you serve it as an appetizer or a main dish, the eggplant strudel is a culinary experience that pays homage to the flavors of Italy with a creative touch. Let yourself be tempted by its elegance and goodness, perfect for a special dinner or an evening with friends.
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very low cost
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 6
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 369.85 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 23.65 (g) of which sugars 1.94 (g)
- Proteins 12.67 (g)
- Fat 25.18 (g) of which saturated 7.11 (g)of which unsaturated 16.72 (g)
- Fibers 1.93 (g)
- Sodium 440.59 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 107 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for the Eggplant Strudel
- 1 roll puff pastry (rectangular)
- 250 g eggplants (grilled)
- 100 g cooked ham
- 130 g provola cheese
- to taste water
- to taste grated parmesan cheese
Tools
- Knife
- Baking tray
- Parchment paper
- Brush
How to make Eggplant Strudel
To prepare the eggplant strudel, first unroll the puff pastry, keeping it on its parchment paper. On one half of the puff pastry, leaving a 3/4 inch (2 cm) border free, arrange the grilled eggplants without overlapping them too much, and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Add the slices of cooked ham and provola cheese in an orderly manner.
Make cuts on the free half of the puff pastry. Using the parchment paper, roll it up and seal the edges well.
Brush the surface with a little water and cover it with grated cheese.
Bake in a preheated static oven at 356°F (180°C) for 30 minutes, or until the surface is golden brown.
Cut into pieces and serve while still hot. Enjoy your meal!
Storage
The puff pastry roll with eggplants can be stored for two days at room temperature. I suggest reheating it to make it cheesy again.
Eggplant Strudel FAQ
What can I substitute the provola with?
With any type of stringy cheese.
What can I use instead of cooked ham?
You can replace it with any kind of deli meat.
Can I substitute grated cheese?
You can omit it, or brush the surface with an egg, or even use seeds of any kind.
How are the eggplants cooked?
I used grilled eggplants, but fried eggplants are also fine.
