Spring arrives. Birds chirp. Brunch tables appear. Suddenly, everyone wants something impressive but easy. Enter Whole Egg Creamed Spinach Strudel—the flaky, creamy, slightly dramatic hero of Easter brunch. Honestly, this dish looks fancy, yet puff pastry does most of the heavy lifting. Therefore, you get maximum applause with minimum stress. That is what I call a holiday miracle. I nabbed this recipe from a German cooking magazine, and so happy I did.
First, the magic begins in a skillet. Olive oil shimmers. Then minced onion and garlic jump in and start smelling like the opening act of a very delicious concert. Next, fresh spinach joins the party and wilts down dramatically. After that, heavy cream slides in and everything thickens into a rich, dreamy filling. At this point, the kitchen smells amazing. Naturally, this creamy mixture becomes the heart of Whole Egg Creamed Spinach Strudel.
Meanwhile, puff pastry waits patiently on the counter. Roll it out. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the surface. Why breadcrumbs? Because they quietly absorb extra moisture and keep the pastry crisp. In other words, they are the unsung heroes of this recipe.
Now comes the fun part. Stir grated Italian cheese, breadcrumbs, and a beaten egg into the creamy spinach mixture. Spread it across the pastry. Then line up peeled hard-boiled eggs right down the center. As a result, when you slice the finished Whole Egg Creamed Spinach Strudel, each piece reveals a beautiful egg in the middle. It looks impressive. Guests gasp. Cameras appear.
Customize the strudel
Next, roll everything up into a golden log of deliciousness. However, if you want to be festive, keep going. Cut shapes from extra puff pastry and decorate the top. For example, bunny rabbits are perfect for Easter brunch. Suddenly, your Whole Egg Creamed Spinach Strudel looks like it hopped straight onto the table.
Finally, whisk a little heavy cream with an egg yolk. Brush the entire pastry generously. This egg wash guarantees a shiny, bakery-style crust. Then bake for about 25 minutes until puffed and golden.
Afterward, slice and serve it with a crisp side salad. It’s creamy, flaky, and full of spring flavor. Most importantly, it disappears fast. So honestly, you might want to make two.
Whole Egg Creamed Spinach Strudel
Ingredients
- 1 onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1.25 lbs fresh spinach leaves chopped.
- 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- Kosher Salt & freshly ground black Pepper
- 1 sheet puff pastry approximately 10 oz
- 1/3 cup plus 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Italian cheese
- 5 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 egg yolk
Instructions
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Peel and mince the onion and garlic.
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Heat the oil in a skillet.
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Sauté the onion until translucent.
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Add the garlic and stir until it releases its aroma.
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Add the spinach and cook until it wilts.
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Pour 150g of cream over the spinach and simmer until thickened.
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Season with salt and pepper and let cool.
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Preheat oven to 375°F.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Dust with flour.
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Roll out the dough on the parchment paper. Sprinkle the 1/3 cup of breadcrumbs evenly over the puff pastry.
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Mix the cheese with 3/4 cup of breadcrumbs, and the remaining beaten egg with the spinach mixture.
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Spread the mixture over the dough, leaving a border around the edges.
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Whisk the egg yolk with the remaining cream.
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Brush the edges of the dough with this mixture.
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Peel the hard-boiled eggs and arrange them in a row on top of the spinach in the upper third of the dough.
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Roll up the strudel and seal the ends.
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Brush the strudel with the remaining egg/cream mixture.
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Bake for 25 minutes.
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Transfer to a cooling rack.
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Let cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
So, do you like this Whole Egg Creamed Spinach Strudel? Then also check out some of these other delicious recipes:
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