strudel
A strudel is a type of layered pastry with a filling that is rolled up and baked until golden and crispy. Mentally, imagine thin, delicate sheets of dough wrapped around a sweet fruit filling, usually apples, or sometimes savory ingredients, creating a spiral cross-section when sliced. It is most commonly associated with Austrian and German cuisine. You will often see it served warm, sometimes accompanied by a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. It is a comforting, rustic dessert that implies a cozy or traditional atmosphere.
In conversation
At a cafe
Should we get the apple strudel to share?
Should we get the apple strudel to share?
Definitely, it looks like it just came out of the oven.
Definitely, it looks like it just came out of the oven.
Used here to describe a shared dessert experience.
Planning a dinner party
I’m planning to make a savory spinach and feta strudel for the main course.
I’m planning to make a savory spinach and feta strudel for the main course.
Oh, that sounds much more impressive than a standard pie!
Oh, that sounds much more impressive than a standard pie!
Highlights that strudel can also refer to a savory dish.
Examples
She baked a fresh apple strudel.
She baked a fresh apple strudel.
The delicate layers of the strudel were perfectly crisp.
The delicate layers of the strudel were perfectly crisp.
Mastering the art of stretching the strudel dough is a true test of a pastry chef's patience.
Mastering the art of stretching the strudel dough is a true test of a pastry chef's patience.
