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Raspberry Rugelach

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  • Author: slsrecipes
  • Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
  • Yield: 24 rugelach 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Jewish
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Raspberry Rugelach is a flaky, buttery pastry rolled with a sweet raspberry and nut filling, perfect for holidays or tea-time treats.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
  • 8 oz cream cheese, cold and cut into cubes
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup raspberry jam
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon milk (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, combine flour and salt. Add butter and cream cheese and pulse until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Add sugar and vanilla extract, then pulse just until dough comes together.
  3. Divide dough into two disks, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  5. Roll out each dough disk on a lightly floured surface into a 10-inch circle.
  6. Spread raspberry jam evenly over the dough and sprinkle with chopped nuts.
  7. Cut each circle into 12 wedges like a pizza.
  8. Roll each wedge from the wide end to the point to form a crescent shape and place on prepared baking sheets.
  9. Mix granulated sugar and cinnamon. In a small bowl, beat egg and milk for egg wash.
  10. Brush rugelach with egg wash and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
  11. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  12. Cool on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

  • You can substitute raspberry jam with any preferred fruit preserves.
  • Make sure butter and cream cheese are cold to achieve a flaky texture.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 rugelach
  • Calories: 130
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg