Roquefort and Pear Strudel Recipe

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Roquefort and Pear Strudel
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  1. For dough: Combine 2 cups flour, 3/4 cup warm water, oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in large bowl of stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed 3 minutes (dough will be sticky). Remove strudel dough from bowl and divide in half. Form each dough half into ball; wrap each in plastic. Refrigerate 1 dough ball overnight for strudel; freeze second dough ball for another use.
  2. For filling: Melt 1 1/2 teaspoons butter in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add pears and sauté until soft, about 4 minutes. Strain pear mixture, discarding juices, then transfer pears to rimmed baking sheet, spacing apart; cool completely. Transfer cooled pears to large bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
  3. Add cheese, pecans, flour, and lemon juice to pears and toss gently to combine.
  4. Place 36x24-inch cotton cloth or clean cotton tablecloth on large work surface; secure all 4 corners to work surface with tape to keep in place. Dust cloth lightly with flour. Unwrap refrigerated strudel dough and place in center of prepared cloth; sprinkle lightly with flour. Using rolling pin, roll out dough as thinly as possible without tearing, dusting dough lightly with flour as needed to prevent sticking.
  5. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Slide hands under center of dough and gently pull with palms (not fingers) toward edges, being careful not to tear dough and stretching to thin rectangle. Gently pull dough edges with floured fingertips to form 34x18-inch rectangle. Using sharp knife, trim edges to form 33x17-inch rectangle. Cut dough rectangle lengthwise in half, forming two 33x8 1/2-inch rectangles. Brush each dough rectangle lightly with melted butter, then sprinkle each evenly with 1 tablespoon sugar and 1 tablespoon dried breadcrumbs. Starting 1 inch in from 1 short end of dough, spoon filling crosswise atop each dough rectangle in 1 1/2-inch-wide log, leaving 1-inch plain border on long sides of both rectangles. Starting at edge of cloth closest to filling and using cloth as aid, lift edge of cloth and start rolling up strudel dough (not cloth) over filling, enclosing filling completely and forming 2 strudels. Tuck in short ends of dough and pinch to seal. Transfer strudels to prepared baking sheet. Brush strudels all over with melted butter. Chill at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours.
  6. Position rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 375°F. Bake strudels until golden brown, about 40 minutes. Cool strudels on baking sheet 30 minutes.
  7. Cut strudels crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices. Serve warm or at room temperature.
  8. Test-Kitchen Tip:Although only half of the strudel dough is used in this recipe, you'll need to make a full batch of the dough to achieve the best texture. The remaining dough half can be stored airtight in the freezer for up to one month.
  9. What to drink: With the strudel and salad, pour a slightly acidic white with a touch of sweetness. Try the Domaine Pichot 2007 Domaine Le Peu de la Moriette Vouvray ($16), a Chenin Blanc from France’s Loire Valley.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 447.6 Kcal (1874 kJ)
Calories from fat 248.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.57g 42%
Cholesterol 26.73mg 9%
Sodium 538.69mg 22%
Potassium 118.43mg 3%
Total Carbs 42.53g 14%
Sugars 2.65g 11%
Dietary Fiber 4.38g 18%
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 171mg 17%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 232.04 Kcal (972 kJ)
Calories from fat 128.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.29g 42%
Cholesterol 13.86mg 9%
Sodium 279.26mg 22%
Potassium 61.39mg 3%
Total Carbs 22.05g 14%
Sugars 1.38g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2.27g 18%
Protein 5.18g 20%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 6%
Iron 0.5mg 6%
Calcium 88.6mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.4
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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