How to make strudel

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining moisture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds flavor complexity while brown sugar is often cheaper.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: chopped apples

Dried cranberries add tartness while chopped apples are often less expensive.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla powder

Vanilla powder can be cheaper and still provide flavor.

Unwrap a sheet of crescent rolls carefully.

Place parchment paper on the baking pan or use the pan directly.

In a mixing bowl, combine 6 ounces of cream cheese, 1/4 cup of sugar, 3 tablespoons of flour, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Mix the ingredients until well combined.

Spread the cream cheese mixture down the middle of the crescent roll sheet.

Add raspberry filling on top of the cream cheese mixture.

Cut the sides of the crescent roll sheet on a diagonal about 1 inch apart.

Fold the cut strips over the filling, alternating sides to create a braid effect.

Pinch the ends to seal the filling inside.

Brush an egg mixture on top of the braided strudel (optional).

Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for about 10 minutes.

Let cool slightly before drizzling icing made with water and powdered sugar on top.

Slice and serve.

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