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Oat Cookie Strudel served on a plate
Delicious and crispy Oat Cookie Strudel

Milk-Soaked Oat Cookie Strudel

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Cakes and Desserts
A poor man's strudel? Hardly! This recipe is a genius example of turning pantry staples into a star dessert. Oat cookies soaked in spiced milk transform during baking into a creamy filling similar to sweetened ricotta, but with a rustic, nutty flavor from the grain and cinnamon. Simple, budget-friendly, and surprisingly delicious.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 35 mins
⌛ Total Time 55 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 340 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Baking Sheet
  • Large Bowl
  • Pastry Brush
  • Kitchen Towel

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1 ✓

Break the oat cookies into coarse chunks (don't pulverize them).

Tip: Larger chunks give the filling texture, like chopped nuts.
2 ✓

Warm the milk slightly and mix in the sugar, cinnamon, and a few tablespoons of the melted butter.

Tip: Sugar dissolves faster in warm milk.
3 ✓

Pour the milk mixture over the cookies. Stir and let sit for 10-15 minutes until the cookies absorb the liquid but haven't turned to total mush.

Tip: This 'hydrating' step turns dry cookies into a juicy filling.
4 ✓

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Lay out a damp towel, place a phyllo sheet on it, and brush with butter. Layer 4-5 sheets.

Tip: Butter creates flaky layers.
5 ✓

Mound the filling along the edge. Use the towel to roll it up tightly.

Tip: Roll firmly but don't tear the dough.
6 ✓

Place on a baking sheet, brush with beaten egg.

Tip: Egg wash gives a nice shine.
7 ✓

Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Slice when lukewarm.

Tip: Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Recipe FAQ

The filling is too dry.
Oat cookies vary in absorbency. If the mix is very crumbly, add a splash more milk.
Can I use other cookies?
Yes, Digestive biscuits or Graham crackers work, but oat cookies give a more rustic flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 package Phyllo Dough (or Strudel Dough)
  • 7 oz Oat Cookies or Graham Crackers
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 3/4 cup Milk
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup Butter (melted)
  • 1 large Egg (for wash)