Radicchio Strudel

17/11/2023

Radicchio strudel is a creative dish that combines Austrian tradition with Venetian flavors. Here is a variation on the authentic strudel recipe with radicchio.

Ingredients

1 roll of puff pastry or strudel dough
300 g of Treviso or Chioggia red radicchio
1 small onion
100 g of fresh goat cheese or other soft cheese
50 g of chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Melted butter to taste (for brushing the dough)
Poppy or sesame seeds (optional, to garnish)

Preparation

Begin by cleaning the radicchio and cutting it into thin strips. Sauté the finely chopped onion in a pan with extra virgin olive oil until golden.
Add the radicchio to the pan and cook until softened. During cooking, add salt and pepper to taste.
Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
Roll out the puff pastry or strudel dough on a lightly floured surface. If using puff pastry, remember to dock it with a fork.
Spread the cooked radicchio on the dough, leaving a margin along the edges. Add the goat cheese in small pieces and the chopped walnuts on top.
Roll the dough over the filling starting from the long side, seal the edges well and fold the ends under the strudel to prevent the filling from leaking out during cooking.
Brush the surface of the strudel with melted butter, and if desired, sprinkle with poppy or sesame seeds for extra crunch.
Place the strudel on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in the oven for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
Allow to cool for a few minutes before cutting and serving.

Curiosity

Strudel, or “Strudel” in German, is a dessert mostly known in its apple version (Apfelstrudel), but its thin and versatile dough perfectly lends itself to savory versions like this one. The pairing of radicchio, with its slight bitterness, and goat cheese creates a tasty and sophisticated contrast. Moreover, the addition of nuts provides a crunchy and aromatic touch that complements the flavor of radicchio well.