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Peach Strudel

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By: Joanna Cismaru •10/3/22 28 Comments

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This delicious Peach Strudel is wrapped in puff pastry with a cream cheese and peach filling. Topped with toasted almonds and sprinkled with a little bit of icing sugar, this peach strudel is absolutely perfect for summer! 

two peach strudels on a cooling rack.
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  • Easy Peach Strudel Recipe
  • Why You’ll Love This Peach Strudel
  • Ingredients You’ll Need
    • Peaches
    • Cream Cheese Filling
    • Strudels
  • How To Make Peach Strudel
    • Prep The Oven
    • Prepare The Peaches
    • Make The Cream Cheese Filling
    • Prepare The Puff Pastry
    • Assemble The Peach Strudels
    • Bake The Strudels
  • What Is A Strudel?
  • What Is Puff Pastry?
  • How To Prepare Egg Wash
  • Expert Tips
  • Can I Make This Strudel Ahead?
    • Freezing Strudel
  • Craving More Peaches? Try These Recipes:
  • Peach Strudel
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Equipment
    • Video
    • Notes
    • Nutrition Information
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Easy Peach Strudel Recipe

Trust me, these strudels will make you happy. How can they not with juicy peaches and a dreamy cream cheese filling all wrapped nicely in puff pastry with some toasted almonds on top? Peaches are my favorite fruits and over the years, I’ve created some delicious recipes like my Perfect Peach Pie, Peach Cobbler or Peach Galette, but this strudel is one of my favorites because not only is it delicious but it’s so easy to make!

This peach strudel is perfect for this time of year when peaches are in abundance, so take advantage of it and let’s make some strudels.

two peach strudels on a cooling rack.

Why You’ll Love This Peach Strudel

  • Incredibly Easy To Make. While I used fresh peach since they’re in season, you can use canned peaches for an even easier and faster dessert.
  • Easily Customizable! Don’t like peaches? No problem, use your favorite fruit or berries. Try strawberries, apples, or pumpkin!
  • Crowd Pleaser! This Peach Strudel is perfect for kids and adults alike. Have a slice in the morning with a cup of coffee for a truly special breakfast.

Ingredients You’ll Need

ingredients needed to make peach strudel.

Peaches

  • Peaches – I used fresh today cut into 1 inch pieces but feel free to use canned if that’s all you have on hand. If you’re using canned peaches, no need to add the extra sugar.
  • Sugar – I used white sugar today as I wanted this filling flavor to be light and clean.

Cream Cheese Filling

  • Cream cheese – Softened at room temperature.
  • Sugar – I used regular granulated white sugar.
  • Vanilla – Vanilla extract is such an important ingredient in lots of baking recipes, it’s a little flavor secret weapon.
  • Egg – We’re just using the egg yolk.

Strudels

  • Puff pastry – Store bought works great for this recipe so save yourself some time and pick it up at the grocery store.
  • Egg – 1 egg for egg wash to create a beautiful golden brown crust.
  • Almonds – You’ll need sliced almonds. You can either toast them and sprinkle them at the end over the strudels, or if they’re not toasted you can sprinkle them over the strudels before they go in the oven.
  • Sugar – We’re just dusting some icing sugar on top as a totally optional garnish.

How To Make Peach Strudel

Prep The Oven

Before starting anything you’ll need to preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Prepare The Peaches

process shots showing how to make peach filling for peach strudel.

I used fresh peaches which I just cut in small pieces. I did not peel them, but feel free to do so, however, you won’t really be able to tell the difference if using peeled peaches versus unpeeled.

Next, you’ll need to add the peaches to a small saucepan along with ¼ cup of sugar. You’ll need to cook them over medium heat for about 5 minutes, just until the sugar dissolves and the peaches soften. Once cooked, remove the saucepan from heat and strain them if there’s too much liquid. Allow them to cool to room temperature.

Make The Cream Cheese Filling

process shots showing how to make cream cheese filling for peach strudel.

You’ll first need to put the cream cheese in a bowl and mix it until smooth. Next, you’ll want to add the sugar, vanilla extract, egg yolk and continue mixing until the cheese filling is nice and smooth.

Prepare The Puff Pastry

This step is only necessary if you need to roll out your puff pastry, so depends if you’re using sheets or blocks. If you have blocks, you’ll need to roll them out on a lightly floured surface into a 14×12-inch rectangle, then place it on a piece of parchment paper that will fit on your baking sheet. Otherwise, if you have puff pastry sheets, just place it on a piece of parchment paper.

Assemble The Peach Strudels

process shots showing how to prep puff pastry for making peach strudel.

Before actually assembling the strudels, you’ll need to cut slits 1 inch apart from the 2 sides of the puff pastry about 1/3 way in, as seen in the video. Next, you’ll want to spoon about half the cream cheese mixture down the center of the pastry and smooth it.

process shots showing how to assemble peach strudel.

All that’s left to do is to fold up the sides. Starting at one end, fold the pastry strips over the peach mixture, alternating sides until you completely cover the peach mixture.

Bake The Strudels

process shots showing how to prep peach strudel and bake it.

Lift the strudels gently by using the parchment paper to lift them and place them on a baking sheet. Brush them generously with egg wash then sprinkle with almond slices. Transfer the baking sheet to the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the strudels are golden brown.

What Is A Strudel?

Strudel is a layered puff pastry originally from Germany that’s typically filled with sweet fruits like apples, berries, apricots, or plums. You may be most familiar with apple strudel, the most famous of the bunch, but if you’ve never thought of introducing some peach to the mix then I am here to deliver your new favorite dessert!

What Is Puff Pastry?

Puff pastry is a flaky pastry dough that is made up of light little layers of pastry suspended between layers of butter. I usually abide by homemade is always better rule, but in this case store bought works just as well. Look for some in the freezer section of the grocery store.

How To Prepare Egg Wash

Egg wash provides some color and structure to your finished baked good, I’ve provided a really basic and simple recipe for egg wash below.

  • 1 egg beaten in a bowl thoroughly with a fork.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of water, a pinch of salt and stir well.
  • Then just brush it over your strudel! Simple as that.
two peach strudels on a cooling rack.

Expert Tips

  1. Make sure to strain the filling, so you don’t end up with a soggy strudel.
  2. Don’t bother peeling the peaches, you won’t notice a difference. Keep it simple, easy and tasty!

Can I Make This Strudel Ahead?

Yes you can! You can store this peach strudel in the fridge or freezer. Place it in an airtight container or cover it securely with plastic wrap before storing in the fridge for 2 – 3 days.

Freezing Strudel

If you’d like to freeze one of the strudels to save for later, do so before baking, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap then placed in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.

To bake, it’s best to bake it straight from the freezer, this will prevent the strudel from getting soggy. Bake at 400°F degrees rather than the 375°F as stated in the recipe.

a slice of peach strudel on a plate.

Craving More Peaches? Try These Recipes:

  • Peach And Blueberry Galette
  • Perfect Peach Pie
  • Peach Cobbler
  • Peach Upside Down Cake

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Peach Strudel

Prep 20 minutes
Cook 40 minutes
Total 1 hour
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This delicious Peach Strudel is wrapped in puff pastry with a cream cheese and peach filling. Topped with toasted almonds and sprinkled with a little bit of icing sugar, this peach strudel is absolutely perfect for summer! 
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Ingredients

For Peaches

  • 3 large peaches (cut into 1 inch pieces)
  • ¼ cup sugar

For Cream Cheese Mixture

  • 8 ounces cream cheese (softened at room temperature)
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg yolk

For Strudels

  • 2 sheets puff pastry
  • 1 large egg (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon icing sugar (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons almonds (sliced and toasted)

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Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Prepare the peach filling first by adding the peaches and ¼ cup of sugar to a smaller pot and cook over medium heat for about 3 to 5 minutes just until all the sugar dissolves and the peaches soften a bit. Remove from heat and strain if there is too much liquid. 
    process shots showing how to make peach filling for peach strudel.
  • In the bowl of your mixer add the cream cheese and mix until smooth. Add the sugar, vanilla extract, egg yolk to the cream cheese and continue mixing until well combined and smooth.
    process shots showing how to make cream cheese filling for peach strudel.
  • Using one puff pastry at a time, place it over a lightly floured surface and roll it out into a 14×12 inch rectangle. Cut slits 1 inch apart from the 2 sides of the puff pastry about ⅓ way in, as seen in the pictures. Spoon about half the cream cheese mixture down the center of the pastry and smooth it out.
    process shots showing how to prep puff pastry for making peach strudel.
  • Next add half the peaches over the cream cheese mixture. Starting at one end, fold the pastry strips over the peach mixture, alternating sides until you completely cover the peach mixture. Repeat with remaining puff pastry and ingredients.
    process shots showing how to assemble peach strudel.
  • Place the peach strudels onto the prepared baking sheet and brush with the egg wash. Sprinkle with almonds. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the strudels are golden brown.
    process shots showing how to prep peach strudel and bake it.
  • Let the peach strudels cool down for about 5 minutes then dust with icing sugar and top with toasted sliced almonds, if preferred.
  • Cut into slices and serve.

Equipment

  • KitchenAid Hand Mixer

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Notes

  1. This recipe will yield 2 peach strudels.
  2. There is no need to peel the peaches, but feel free to do so if so desired. Canned peaches can also work for this recipe.
  3. If you’d like to freeze one of the strudels to save for later, do so before baking, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap then placed in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.
  4. To bake, it’s best to bake it straight from the freezer, this will prevent the strudel from getting soggy. Bake at 400°F degrees rather than the 375°F as stated in the recipe.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1servingCalories: 190kcal (10%)Carbohydrates: 18g (6%)Protein: 3g (6%)Fat: 12g (18%)Saturated Fat: 5g (31%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 37mg (12%)Sodium: 92mg (4%)Potassium: 83mg (2%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 10g (11%)Vitamin A: 330IU (7%)Vitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 23mg (2%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
© Author Joanna Cismaru

Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.

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Sandra
Sandra
Posted: 4 months ago

I’d like to freeze one of the strudels, and at the bottom of the recipe you say to bake from frozen and increase the temp. to 400, yet in your reply to a comment about freezing you say to thaw first as the peaches may not cook before the pastry. Could you clarify please.

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Joanna Cismaru
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Posted: 4 months ago

Please follow the instructions in the post for freezing:
FREEZING STRUDEL
If you’d like to freeze one of the strudels to save for later, do so before baking, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap then placed in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.
To bake, it’s best to bake it straight from the freezer, this will prevent the strudel from getting soggy. Bake at 400°F degrees rather than the 375°F as stated in the recipe.

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Pauline Gudas
Pauline Gudas
Posted: 4 months ago

Can you use frozen peaches when fresh are out of season?

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Joanna Cismaru
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Posted: 4 months ago

Absolutely!

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CAROL GORNTO
CAROL GORNTO
Posted: 4 months ago

I have not tried this yet, but literally EVERYTHING that I have made has turned out perfectly! Question: Can I use other fruits such as apples and pears? If so, are they prepared in the same manner as peaches?

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Joanna Cismaru
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Posted: 4 months ago

Yes, absolutely!

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Maureen Gordon_baniewicz
Maureen Gordon_baniewicz
Posted: 1 year ago

5 stars
This recipe is outstanding! It’s very impressive but easy to make. My husband, who is not a sweets eater, asked for this for his birthday instead of a cake! Rave reviews by mom and brother, as well.

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Joanna Cismaru
Joanna Cismaru
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Posted: 1 year ago

So glad you guys liked it!

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Becky
Becky
Posted: 2 years ago

5 stars
Jo, this is an excellent recipe. The strudel was so delicious! Next time, I might try adding just a tiny bit of almond extract – maybe 1/8 teaspoon – to enhance the peaches and cream cheese filling. Any leftover strudel reheats beautifully in a 350 degree oven for 5 – 8 minutes so the pastry is nice and crispy.

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Joanna Cismaru
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Posted: 2 years ago

So glad you liked it!

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doloresvadillo64@gmail.com
doloresvadillo64@gmail.com
Posted: 2 years ago

If I use the canned peaches how many do I use

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Jo Cooks Team
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Posted: 2 years ago

Same weight as called for in the recipe! Drained.

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Owen Power
Owen Power
Posted: 4 years ago

I’d like to make this a few days ahead of Sunday dinner. Would you recommend to prepare without baking & then freeze it? If so, would you bake from frozen (what temp & how long?), or would you thaw the frozen pastry & bake it according to the instructions in the above recipe/

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Nicole Beaulieu
Nicole Beaulieu
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Posted: 4 years ago

You can do that, however I would let it thaw before baking it. The outer layer of the puff pastry might get over cooked while the inside stays cool.

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Alice
Alice
Posted: 4 years ago

Hi Jo,
If I wanted to try this strudel with blueberries or cherries, how many cups of fruit would you suggest using. I was thinking 3 cups??
Thanks!

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Nicole Beaulieu
Nicole Beaulieu
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Posted: 4 years ago

3 cups would be perfect. Enjoy!

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Mary Ann
Mary Ann
Posted: 5 years ago

5 stars
I made this recipe tonight and it was a BIG hit!
peaches are really really delicious this year, and this was a great recipe to highlight them
thanks very much
Mary Ann

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Joanna Cismaru
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Posted: 5 years ago

That’s great, so glad you liked the strudel!

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Dorothy Dunton
Dorothy Dunton
Posted: 5 years ago

Hi Jo. I look forward to fresh peaches every summer. We live in TN so we get Georgia peaches and they are so good. Made a peach cobbler with some I picked up a week or so ago. There are certain things I always have in the freezer and puff pastry is one of them (spinach is another). This is so quick and easy to make, yet looks really elegant!

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Joanna Cismaru
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Posted: 5 years ago

It does, doesn’t it? It looks like we really slaved in the kitchen all day. 🙂

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Christina
Christina
Posted: 5 years ago

5 stars
We just made this and it is delicious! The only thing I did differently was to sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the strudel after the egg wash. Thank you for a wonderful recipe!

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Joanna Cismaru
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Reply to  Christina
Posted: 5 years ago

My pleasure, glad you guys enjoyed it!

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Leslie
Leslie
Posted: 5 years ago

Umm, Jo, the nutrition box is for a chicken pot pie recipe. Would you fix this please?

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Joanna Cismaru
Joanna Cismaru
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Posted: 5 years ago

What? I don’t know what you’re talking about! 😉 Thanks, my dear!

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Jeni B
Jeni B
Posted: 5 years ago

I’ve been getting peaches in my CSA box and this is a great idea for using them, thank you! Can I just say though, it was the serving dish that immediately caught my eye, I love it!

Thanks for another great recipe!

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Joanna Cismaru
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Posted: 5 years ago

My pleasure!

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Piper H.
Piper H.
Posted: 5 years ago

Just a quick question or questions: Can you freeze these successfully and if you do, should it be before or after baking? Thanks!

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Joanna Cismaru
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Reply to  Piper H.
Posted: 5 years ago

Yes! I would freeze them before baking, just wrap the strudels with plastic wrap then place them in a ziploc bag and then freeze them.

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