Rugelach

Rugelach is a traditional Jewish pastry that originated in Eastern Europe. It is often enjoyed during holidays and celebrations.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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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 30 min Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2400

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 Apricot jam
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ cup Chopped nuts (e.g. walnuts, pecans)
• ¹⁄₂ cup Raisins or currants

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, butter, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until a dough forms.
2. Divide the dough into 4 equal parts and shape each part into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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 one disk of dough into a circle.
5. Spread a thin layer of apricot jam on the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
6. Sprinkle the ground cinnamon, chopped nuts, and raisins or currants over the jam.
7. Starting from one edge, roll the dough into a tight log.
8. Cut the log into 1-inch pieces and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
9. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
10. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
11. Allow the rugelach to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 20g7%

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.