Wk 5 Tailgate Challenge - Cherry De-Lite Stromboli
Posted by Country Ovens | Cherry De-Lite on Sep 30th 2025
Ingredients:
Stromboli-
1 - 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
1 - Pilsbury Pizza Crust
1 - Cherry De-Lite Cherry Pie Fill
Glaze-
4 oz softened cream cheese
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup powdered sugar
2.5 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Directions:
- Roll the pizza crust into a rectangular shape, and it is approximately 1/4 inch thick. Leave a clear border of 1 to 1.5 inches at the top and bottom, and on the sides.
- Spread the softened cream cheese on the pizza crust, covering it entirely.
- Spread the Cherry De-Lite Cherry Pie Fill down the center 1/3 of the pizza crust.
- Using a pizza cutter, sharp knife, or kitchen shears, cut parallel strips into the left and right thirds of the dough. The strips should be about 1 to 1.5 inches wide and can be angled for a chevron look or cut straight. Make sure you have an equal number of strips on both sides.
- Fold the top and bottom border pieces of the dough over the filling to seal the ends.
- Take the first strip from the top-right side and pull it diagonally over the filling. Then, take the first strip from the top-left side and fold it diagonally over the filling, overlapping the first strip.
- Continue this pattern, alternating between the right and left strips, overlapping them to create the braided effect all the way down the loaf.
- Tuck the last strips and any loose ends underneath the loaf and gently pinch to secure the braid.
- In a preheated 400° oven, bake the stromboli for 20 to 25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cherry pie filling is bubbly and hot.
The Glaze:
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Then add the powdered sugar, 2 Tablespoons of milk and vanilla. Beat just until combined. Do not over mix.
- Taste and add a pinch of salt and more vanilla if desired. Add a Tablespoon more of milk at a time until reach desired consistency. If you want it to drip down a dessert, you'll need a little more. If you want it thicker, use less or add a Tablespoon more of powdered sugar.
- Place mixed glaze in microwave and warm briefly and pour the glaze on top of the stromboli
- Sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.