Jam and Nuts Rugelach
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
50 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
60 Units
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Calories
194 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
Jam and Nuts Rugelach
Description
Jam and Nuts Rugelach features a dough made by blending flour with butter and cream cheese, enriched with egg yolks and a touch of yeast and sugar. Once chilled, the dough is rolled thin into rectangles, spread with a filling made from ground walnuts or pecans mixed with powdered sugar and your choice of jam, such as apricot, fig, or raspberry. The rolled dough is sliced into portions and baked until the pastries develop a tender crumb with a lightly golden crust.
The filling texture depends on the jam used, lending varied sweetness and color, while the nuts add crunch and depth. Baking at 350°F ensures a gentle cook that preserves the pastry’s creaminess. These rugelach are a satisfying option for gatherings or teatime, combining buttery richness with fruity sweetness and nutty contrast.
When preparing, avoid over-grinding the nuts to prevent them turning into butter, and allow the dough to chill to ease rolling. Baking time ranges from 30 to 40 minutes to achieve a balanced texture between flaky and soft. The finished rugelach can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.
Ingredients
- 5 cups flour
- 2 tbsp yeast
- 2 cups butter room temperature, unsalted
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 egg yolk
- 16 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 2 cups walnuts or pecans
- 2 cups jam apricot, fig, or raspberry
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Mix flour, sugar and yeast in a medium bowl. Cut in the butter till mixture resembles a coarse meal.
- Add cream cheese and egg yolks and mix well. The dough should look a bit crumbly.
- Form the dough into a ball and place in a bowl covered with plastic wrap. Let the dough chill in a fridge for at least 2 hours.
- Run walnuts through a grinder or blend in a blender. Be sure not to overmix them or else they will turn into a nut butter!
- Combine walnuts, powdered sugar and jam all together until the texture is creamy. Don't be worried if your filling doesn't look just like mine. Depending on the jam you use, your filling might be a different color and have a slightly different texture.
- Roll the dough in small pieces. Roll it into a thin, long rectangular shape. Apply the filling onto the dough and roll it into a long roll.
- Cut the roll into two-inch pieces. Place them on a lined baking sheet, leaving space between the rolls.
- Bake the pastries at 350°F for 30-40 min, or until golden and puffed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 60Units
Amount Per Serving
Calories 194 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 194kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 54mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 310IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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