Description
This Sweet Cabbage Strudel with Raisins and Brown Sugar features a delightful balance of sweet and savory. With tender cabbage and warm spices wrapped in flaky pastry, it’s quick to prepare and perfect for any occasion, whether as a comforting snack or a unique dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (for filling)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (for brushing)
- About 5 cups medium green cabbage (finely shredded)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- ¾ cup raisins
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package phyllo dough (thawed)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a skillet; cook shredded cabbage and salt until soft.
- Stir in cinnamon, brown sugar, and raisins; cook until sticky and tender, then cool.
- Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare a baking sheet.
- Layer phyllo dough, brushing each sheet with melted butter.
- Add cooled filling in a log shape, roll up, and seal.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown; cool slightly and slice.
Notes
Cabbage filling can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
Keep phyllo dough covered with a damp towel to prevent drying out.
Brush the pastry generously with butter for a crispy crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg