BIRD'S NEST BLUEBERRY STRUDEL

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Lightly glazed blueberries look so pretty nestled on a delicate nest of golden phyllo. "I always make this special dessert during blueberry season," shares Ann Smith from East Liverpool, Ohio.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
2 teaspoons butter
BIRD'S NEST:
8 sheets phyllo dough (14 inches x 9 inches)
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
Dash ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch. Stir in water and lemon juice until smooth. Stir in blueberries. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in butter. Cool., Roll up phyllo dough sheets and cut into 1/2-in.-wide strips. Place in a large bowl; toss with butter. Combine sugar and nutmeg; sprinkle over dough and toss to coat. Arrange strips in a 7-in. pie plate coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 9-12 minutes or until golden. Cool on a wire rack. , Spoon blueberry filling into nest. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

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