Strudel

Yield: 3 strudels, each cut into 12 slices

Ingredients

Dough*

• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups all-purpose flour

Filling

• 3 cups apricot preserves, divided
• 3/4 cup shredded coconut, divided
• 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts, divided
• 1 cup granulated sugar mixed with 3 teaspoons cinnamon, divided
• 3/4 cup golden raisins, divided
• Confectioners' sugar for dusting and rolling

Instructions

Dough

1. Mix dough ingredients together in bowl and knead into smooth dough. Separate into three balls. Cover and refrigerate overnight or for a few hours.*
2. Roll 1 ball of dough onto lightly floured and confectioners' sugared surface. Roll into circle.

Filling

1. Spread each circle generously with 1 cup apricot reserves.
2. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup shredded coconut.
3. Spread 1/2 cup chopped walnuts over top.
4. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup cinnamon-sugar mixture.
5. Top with 1/4 cup golden raisins. Roll from one side into a log. Pinch ends together.
6. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until top is lightly golden. Do not over-bake (the top looks light).
7. Remove from oven and lightly slice 1/4 inch crosswise only on the top of the loaf. Wait 15 minutes and slice through. Let cool completely.
8. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Notes

* The dough may be frozen in three balls. The baked slices can also be frozen without confectioners' sugar on top.