This rugelach recipe delivers tender, buttery, and flaky pastries filled with sweet walnuts, cinnamon, and jam. Perfect for any holiday or special occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for rolling
- 1 cup unsalted butter cold and diced
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup jam any flavor
- 1 cup walnuts finely chopped
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 egg large egg beaten, for egg wash
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, butter, cream cheese, and sugar. Mix until the dough comes together.
- Divide the dough into four equal pieces. Wrap each in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out each piece of dough on a floured surface into a circle. Spread a thin layer of jam over the dough, then sprinkle with walnuts and cinnamon.
- Cut the dough into 12 wedges. Roll each wedge, starting from the wide end, to form a crescent shape.
- Place the rugelach on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush with egg wash.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 40mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg