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Creamy Pumpkin Strudels




Source of Recipe


bhg.com






Recipe Introduction


Bake these phyllo-wrapped confections for just 15 minutes.





List of Ingredients



• 1 15-ounce can pumpkin
  
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  
• 12 sheets frozen phyllo dough (18x14-inch rectangles), thawed
  
• 2/3 cup butter, melted
  
• 1 cup granulated sugar
  
• 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  
• 1 cup chopped pecans
  
• 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, cut into 12 slices
  
• Whipped cream (optional)
  






Instructions



1. Preheat oven to 400 degree F. For filling, in a small bowl combine pumpkin, brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
   
   
2. Place 2 sheets of phyllo on top of one another and brush top sheet with some of the butter. (Keep remaining phyllo dough covered with plastic wrap to prevent it from becoming dry and brittle.) In a small bowl combine granulated sugar and 4 teaspoons cinnamon. Sprinkle a generous 2 tablespoons of cinnamon-sugar mixture over the brushed phyllo. Sprinkle with about 2 tablespoons of the pecans.
   
   
3. Cut the 2 layered sheets of phyllo lengthwise to create two long strips. Place a slice of cream cheese about 2 inches from end of dough strip. Spoon a well-rounded tablespoon of pumpkin mixture on top of the cream cheese.
   
   
4. To shape, fold bottom edge of phyllo up and over the filling. Fold in sides and roll up to encase filling. Place on a baking sheet, seam side down. Brush with some of the melted butter. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Sprinkle with any remaining sugar-cinnamon mixture. Bake for 15 minutes or until phyllo is golden brown. Serve warm with whipped cream, if desired.
   






Final Comments


Makes 12 servings

To Reheat: Cool strudels on a wire rack. Reheat within 2 hours or place cooled strudels in a covered container. Chill overnight. To reheat room temperature strudels, place strudels on a baking sheet lightly coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F oven for 10 minutes or until center is warm. Reheat chilled strudels using the same method but heat in a 400 degree F oven for 10 minutes.