Cottage Cheese Apple Strudel

Ingredients

• 2 cups cottage cheese, blended smooth
• 2 cups apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
• 1 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 8 sheets phyllo pastry, thawed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 tablespoon powdered sugar, for dusting

1. 01
   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. 02
   In a bowl, combine blended cottage cheese, honey, cinnamon, and lemon zest.
3. 03
   Lay one sheet of phyllo on a clean surface, brushing lightly with olive oil. Repeat with remaining sheets, stacking them.
4. 04
   Spread the cottage cheese mixture evenly over the phyllo, leaving a 1-inch border. Arrange apple slices over the cheese.
5. 05
   Gently roll the phyllo into a log, tucking in the ends. Place seam-side down on a baking sheet.
6. 06
   Bake for 10 minutes or until golden and crisp. Let cool slightly.
7. 07
   Dust with powdered sugar before serving.