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Nutella Rugelach

Sharing a delicious twist on the classic Jewish pastry with this Nutella Rugelach. It follows a traditional recipe but is made with Nutella instead of jam or chocolate chips. It's the perfect sweet treat for Hanukkah!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 48
Calories: 146 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Israeli

Ingredients

FOR THE DOUGH
  • 8 ounces unsalted butter room temperature
  • 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 3 large egg yolks save whites for later
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of coarse salt
  • 2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour plus more for rolling out dough
FOR THE FILLING
  • 4 ounces walnuts
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • 12 oz Nutella
FOR FINISHING
  • 3 egg whites lightly beaten

Instructions

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  1. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together butter and cream cheese at medium speed. Add sugar, and beat until fluffy. Beat in egg yolks, one at a time, beating to combine after each addition. Add vanilla and salt, and beat to combine. Reduce speed to low, and beat in flour.
  2. Remove from bowl, and divide into 3 pieces on a lightly floured surface. Pat into disks, and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, and up to overnight.
  3. In a food processor, combine walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pulse until fine.
  4. Preheat the oven to 350°. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll one piece of dough into a 12-inch round, less than 1/8 inch thick. Spread evenly with nutella (it may help to have the nutella a bit melted so it doesn't tear the dough while spreading). Sprinkle with one-third of the walnut mixture. Gently press ingredients into dough with your fingers.
  5. Cut the round into 16 equal-sized wedges (triangle shaped like pizza slices). Beginning at the base of each wedge, roll to enclose filling, forming crescent shapes. Pinch to seal. Place on prepared baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough and filling ingredients. Brush tops with beaten egg white. Bake until golden brown, 25 minutes.

Notes

  • this recipe
  • Adapted and inspired by this recipe.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 piece Calories 146kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 27mg (9%) Sodium 28mg (1%) Potassium 55mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 48Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 146

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 piece
Calories 146kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 28mg 1%
Potassium 55mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.