Regina's Grand S'mores Strudel Delight
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with Regina's Grand S'mores Strudel Delight! This extravagant strudel features layers of rich chocolate ganache and fluffy marshmallow cream, all wrapped in warm, buttery crescent dough. Dressed in soft and vibrant pink hues, this dessert not only delivers a taste sensation but also a visual feast that will have everyone saying 'that's so fetch!'. Perfect for gatherings, parties, or simply to impress your friends—this dessert captures the spirit of the Mean Girls and brings a touch of glamour to any occasion.
12
Servings
300
Calories
16
Ingredients
Ingredients
cornstarch
for dusting (to prevent sticking)
white fondant
1 (for decorating)
vanilla frosting
1 (16 ounce) can (for the frosting base)
deep pink gel food coloring
as needed (for coloring frosting)
soft pink gel food coloring
as needed (for coloring frosting)
white nonpareils
1 tablespoon (for decoration)
pink nonpareils
1 tablespoon (for decoration)
seamless crescent dough sheets
2 (8 ounce) packages (for pastry dough)
semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup (for chocolate ganache)
salt
1/4 teaspoon
instant espresso powder
1/4 teaspoon
heavy cream
1/2 cup (for ganache)
unsalted butter
1 tablespoon (room temperature for ganache)
marshmallow cream
3/4 cup (for filling)
bench flour
for dusting (to prevent sticking)
egg wash
as needed (for brushing)
Instructions
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1. Begin by preparing your work surface by dusting it lightly with cornstarch to prevent sticking.
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2. Roll out the white fondant and use metal letter cutters to create the phrase 'on Wednesdays we wear pink'. Transfer the letters onto a parchment-lined sheet pan and set them aside.
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3. In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup of vanilla frosting with a few drops of deep pink gel food coloring until you achieve a vibrant hot pink shade. Transfer this mixture to a piping bag and set it aside.
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4. In another bowl, mix the remaining vanilla frosting with a drop or two of soft pink gel food coloring to create a gentle pale pink hue. Transfer to another piping bag and set aside.
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5. Combine the white and pink nonpareils in a small bowl and set them aside for decoration.
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6. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and unroll one tube of crescent dough onto each prepared baking sheet. Place them in the refrigerator to keep cool.
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7. In a mixing bowl, add the semi-sweet chocolate chips, espresso powder, and salt.
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8. In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat just until it begins to bubble around the edges. Do not let it boil. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate mixture and let it sit for 2-3 minutes to melt.
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9. Add the room temperature unsalted butter to the chocolate ganache, whisking until smooth. Allow it to cool slightly for 1-2 minutes.
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10. Remove one of the crescent dough sheets from the refrigerator and spread the chocolate ganache evenly over the dough, leaving a 2-inch border around the edges. Dollop the marshmallow cream on top of the ganache.
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11. Carefully lift the second sheet of dough (with the parchment paper) and place it over the filling, parchment side up. Gently peel the parchment away.
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12. Use a pizza cutter to trim any excess dough from the edges to create a neat shape, ensuring clean lines.
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13. Dip a fork in bench flour to prevent sticking and crimp the edges of the strudel by pressing down firmly all around.
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14. Brush the top of the strudel with egg wash to give it a beautiful golden color when baked, then place it in the preheated oven.
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15. Bake the strudel for 15 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through for even baking. Once golden and puffed, remove from the oven and let it cool on the pan for 5-10 minutes.
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16. Transfer the cooled strudel to a serving platter or a large cutting board. Pipe the pale pink frosting over the strudel, creating an even layer but leaving a small border around the edges.
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17. Sprinkle the nonpareils generously over the frosted strudel for a decorative touch.
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18. Finally, take the hot pink frosting and pipe a squiggle design over the top. Place the fondant letters in the center to complete the phrase 'on Wednesdays we wear pink'.
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19. Slice and serve to your friends, basking in the glow of your culinary achievement!
Nutrition Information
15
Fat
40
Carbs
2.5
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Regina's Grand S'mores Strudel Delight?
It is an extravagant dessert featuring layers of rich chocolate ganache and fluffy marshmallow cream wrapped in buttery crescent dough, inspired by the movie Mean Girls.
How many servings does this recipe provide?
This recipe yields 12 servings.
What are the main filling ingredients?
The filling consists of a homemade chocolate ganache and marshmallow cream.
What is the recommended oven temperature?
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) before baking the strudel.
How long should the strudel bake?
Bake the strudel for 15 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through for even browning.
What phrase is decorated onto the strudel?
The fondant letters spell out the phrase 'on Wednesdays we wear pink'.
What kind of dough is used for this recipe?
The recipe calls for two 8-ounce packages of seamless crescent dough sheets.
How is the chocolate ganache made?
Heat heavy cream until it bubbles, pour it over chocolate chips, espresso powder, and salt, then whisk in room temperature unsalted butter.
Why is espresso powder included in the ingredients?
Espresso powder is used to enhance and deepen the flavor of the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
How do you prevent the dough from sticking to the surface?
Dust the work surface lightly with cornstarch for fondant or use bench flour for the dough and tools.
What types of food coloring are needed?
You will need deep pink gel food coloring for a hot pink shade and soft pink gel food coloring for a pale pink shade.
How many calories are in one serving?
Each serving contains approximately 300 calories.
What is the fat content per serving?
There are 15 grams of fat per serving.
How much protein is in the strudel?
Each serving provides 2.5 grams of protein.
What size can of vanilla frosting is required?
One 16-ounce can of vanilla frosting is used as the base for the pink decorations.
How do you create the pale pink frosting?
Mix the vanilla frosting with a drop or two of soft pink gel food coloring until a gentle pale pink hue is achieved.
How do you seal the strudel edges?
Crimp the edges firmly by pressing down with a fork dipped in bench flour.
What is the purpose of the egg wash?
The egg wash is brushed on top of the dough to give it a beautiful golden color during the baking process.
How long should the strudel cool after baking?
Let it cool on the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring it to a serving platter.
How do you ensure clean lines when shaping the dough?
Use a pizza cutter to trim any excess dough from the edges before crimping.
What decorations are added on top of the frosting?
The strudel is topped with white and pink nonpareils, a hot pink squiggle design, and fondant letters.
Is there a specific way to layer the dough?
Place the filling on one sheet, then cover it with the second sheet using parchment paper to help flip it over.
How much marshmallow cream is needed?
The recipe uses 3/4 cup of marshmallow cream for the filling.
What should be done with the crescent dough while preparing ingredients?
Keep the unrolled crescent dough sheets in the refrigerator to stay cool until you are ready to assemble.
What equipment is used for the lettering?
Metal letter cutters are used to cut the phrase out of rolled-out white fondant.
How much heavy cream is in the ganache?
The ganache requires 1/2 cup of heavy cream.
What kind of chocolate is used?
The recipe calls for 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
How many grams of carbohydrates are per serving?
There are 40 grams of carbohydrates in each serving.
Can I use nonpareils of different colors?
The recipe specifically recommends white and pink nonpareils to match the Mean Girls theme.
Is the butter for the ganache salted or unsalted?
The recipe uses 1 tablespoon of room temperature unsalted butter.