Strudel is a traditional German pastry that has layered dough. While the traditional version isn’t vegan, vegan strudel only requires a few changes. Often people fill their strudel with apples and place it over a custard cream, but there are so many different ways to make one. Chocolate, apple, tofu, or veggie––whether you prefer savory or sweet, there’s a vegan strudel for you. The options are endless! No matter the occasion or time of day, it’s always a good idea to have a vegan strudel. You have to try one of these––they are all so delicious! 

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1. Almond Cinnamon Yeast Strudel

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Almond cinnamon yeast strudel is a famous Swiss pastry that everyone must try! The delicious flaky strudel is filled with a rich buttery almond mixture and topped with tangy lemon icing. Bake this sweet Almond Cinnamon Yeast Strudel by Fabio Gallo for breakfast, snack, or dessert.

2. Dark Chocolate Strudel With Toasted Nuts

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What’s fab about the strudels, is everything! It’s quick, easy, has minimal ingredients, can easily be made in bulk, rich with chocolate, filled with toasted nuts, perfect for any season, perfect for brunch entertaining, can easily be made in bulk, and you can make in advance by baking the entire thing and slicing later!! You have to try Gabrielle St. Claire‘s Dark Chocolate Strudel With Toasted Nuts!

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3. Pumpkin Strudel

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This Pumpkin Strudel by Viktoria Radichkova is a sweet, juicy pumpkin gently kissed with cinnamon, then tossed with walnuts and rolled into crispy, buttery phyllo dough parcels.

4. Tofu Veggie Strudel with Curry and Ginger

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This Tofu Veggie Strudel with Curry and Ginger by Valentina Chiappa is delicious. It is packed with protein and not super difficult to make! Give them a go!

5. Apple Strudel With Custard

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This flaky Apple Strudel With Custard by Philipp Ertl becomes golden brown goodness as it bakes and the fragrant, sweet scent of apples is amazing. This creamy custard could not be any simpler or more rewarding! Only 4 ingredients and it tastes heavenly!

6. Amaretto Cherry Strudel With Homemade Puff Pastry

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You guys. This Amaretto Cherry Strudel With Homemade Puff Pastry by Aileen Metcalf recipe is quite amazing. Don’t be intimidated by the “homemade vegan puff pastry” part. It’s pretty simple. This recipe is flakey, easy, and most importantly, delicious! It looks fancy and would be the perfect addition to any breakfast or brunch (or dessert!)

7. Rosemary Mushroom, Tofu, and Pine Nut Strudel

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If you are looking for a centerpiece that will appeal to everyone, look no further. This Rosemary Mushroom, Tofu, and Pine Nut Strudel by Sara Oliveira is delicious with a flaky filo outside and a filling of meaty mushrooms, tofu, and crunchy pine nuts with fresh rosemary. It can be made in advance, which makes the days when it is easy to get swept away by the hustle and bustle of the holiday season so much better.

8. Easy Moroccan Strudels

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Hey, you. Want to throw a stress-free dinner party, maybe even break the ice a little by getting the guests involved in the cooking process? This recipe for Easy Moroccan Strudels by Koren Helbig is for you. They are super fun to make all together and taste amazing!

9. Pear Strudel With Pistachio Pesto

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Strudel is best if you enjoy it fresh out of the oven and served with chilled soy whipped cream or vegan vanilla ice cream. The combination of warm strudel and cold whipped cream or ice cream just can’t be beaten. You can also find larger quantities of organic shelled pistachios, used in the pesto for this dish, fairly cheap on the internet. You have to try this Pear Strudel With Pistachio Pesto by Attila Hildmann!

10. Asian Lentil and Tofu Strudel

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Fusion food is a way to take something old and recreate it with new flavors, like in this Asian Lentil and Tofu Strudel by Sonja Trurnit. This traditional Bavarian entrée is stuffed with a delicious Asian-inspired filling of yellow lentils, pumpkin, smoked tofu, tomatoes, and lots of spices. Dab the puff pastry generously with some vegan butter, both for flavor and a golden extra-flaky crust. Sprinkled with black sesame seeds it is a stunner, for both tummy and eyes!

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