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Rugelach
Ingredients
- 2 call-purpose flour
- 1 cunsalted butter
- 1package cream cheese
- ⅓3334326744 cup sour cream
- ¼ tspsalt
- 1 cfinely chopped walnuts
- ½ craisins
- ½ cwhite sugar
- 1 tbspground cinnamon
Directions
- 1
Place butter, cream cheese, sour cream, flour, and salt in a food processor; pulse until crumbly.
- 2
Shape and press crumbly dough mixture into four equal disks. Wrap each pastry disk; chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour or up to 2 days.
- 3
Combine walnuts, raisins, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- 4
Roll each pastry disk into a 9-inch round keeping other disks chilled until ready to roll them. Sprinkle round with walnut-raisin mixture; press lightly into dough. Cut each round into 12 wedges with a chefs knife or pizza cutter. Roll wedges from wide to narrow, you will end up with point on outside of cookie. Place on ungreased baking sheets and chill rugelach for 20 minutes before baking.
- 5
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- 6
After rugelach are chilled, bake in the preheated oven on center rack until lightly golden, about 22 to 25 minutes; cool on wire racks.
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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting, classic dessert that feels both special and easy to achieve? These homemade Rugelach deliver authentic, tender pastry filled with a sweet, spiced walnut and raisin mixture, making them a delicious Jewish holiday treat perfect for any gathering. The magic of these Rugelach lies in the rich, flaky pastry, made effortlessly with a blend of high-quality unsalted butter, cream cheese, and a touch of sour cream. This unique dough creates an incredibly tender and buttery bite, perfectly complementing the robust, aromatic flavors of the walnut and raisin filling. It's a combination that's sure to impress without requiring advanced pastry skills. Prepare to indulge in a truly satisfying experience. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures: the delicate, melt-in-your-mouth pastry gives way to a chewy, sweet interior bursting with the warmth of cinnamon-spiced walnuts and plump raisins. The balanced sweetness and rich flavors make this a treat that feels both traditional and incredibly comforting, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Customizing Your Rugelach
While the traditional walnut-raisin filling is utterly irresistible, these Rugelach are also wonderfully adaptable. You could easily substitute other finely chopped nuts like pecans or almonds for the walnuts, or swap the raisins for dried cranberries, chopped dried apricots, or even mini chocolate chips for a different sweet twist. The base pastry remains a versatile canvas for your preferred flavors.
Perfect for sharing during holidays, brunches, or as a delightful dessert alongside a cup of coffee or tea, these Rugelach are a wonderful way to celebrate and gather. Their charming spiral shape and enticing aroma make them an inviting addition to any dessert spread.