Best Ever Rugelach

Rugelach is a traditional Jewish pastry that originated in Eastern Europe and is commonly enjoyed during Hanukkah and other festive occasions.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Best Ever Rugelach

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Jewish Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Pastry Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 3000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Unsalted butter
• 4 cup Cream cheese
• ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Seedless raspberry jam
• ¹⁄₂ cup Chopped walnuts
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₄ cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Cut in the butter and cream cheese until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and shape each into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
3. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
4. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each dough portion into a 1/8-inch thick circle.
5. Spread the raspberry jam over each circle, leaving a small border. Sprinkle with walnuts and cinnamon.
6. Cut each circle into 8 wedges and roll up each wedge, starting from the wider end.
7. Place the rugelach on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
8. Allow the rugelach to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 10g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.