Cherry-Cheese Strudel

Name: Cherry-Cheese Strudel
Yield: makes one 24-inch strudel
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus more for pan; 3 pounds fresh sour cherries, stemmed and pitted, juices reserved; 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 whole cinnamon sticks or 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 3/4 teaspoons cornstarch; 12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature; 1 large egg yolk; All-purpose flour, for dusting; Strudel Dough (recipe follows); 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, for brushing; Sanding sugar, for sprinkling; Whipped cream or ice cream, for serving (optional); 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3/4 cup warm water; (makes enough for one 24-inch strudel)

January 24, 2012

Fresh sour cherries usually appear in farmers’ markets in early July, but the season is short—about three weeks. If you can’t find fresh sour cherries, substitute two pounds of frozen ones; defrost before using. To make the strudel, you’ll need a large, clean cloth and a work surface that you can easily walk around, such as an island or your kitchen table.

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