Best Ever Rugelach

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 12
Delicious Best Ever Rugelach for any time of day
in Pastry

Prep

30 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

2h55min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup butter , softened
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter , softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup raisins ( optional )
3 tablespoons orange marmalade ( optional )
1 egg white
2 tablespoons water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
24
Calories
200
Sugar
7g
Fat
14g
Rugelach is a traditional Jewish pastry that has been adopted by many cultures worldwide. Originally made with cream cheese dough, this version uses a mixture of cottage cheese and butter for a flakier texture. The filling consists of brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped pecans, with optional orange marmalade and raisins for added flavor. The result is a pastry that is crispy, flaky, nutty, sweet, and buttery all in one bite. Rugelach can be enjoyed as a snack or dessert, and is perfect with a cup of tea or coffee.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, mix cottage cheese and softened butter together until smooth. Add the flour and mix until just combined. Split the dough into 4 equal parts and form them into discs. Cover each disc with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
2.Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet or two with parchment paper.
3.In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, chopped pecans, and raisins (if using).
4.Lightly flour a board and roll out one of the discs into a circle. Spread a thin layer of orange marmalade (if using) over the surface of the circle. Spread 1/4 of the butter mixture over the surface of the dough. Cut the circle into 12 equal wedges. Roll each wedge from the widest edge to the point, forming the shape of a crescent. Beat egg white with water and brush the top of each roll.
5.Place each crescent on the lined baking sheet, leaving space between them. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
6.Let cool for a few minutes before removing from the baking sheet with a spatula. Repeat with the remaining dough rounds.

PROS

These Rugelach pastries are crispy, flaky, nutty, sweet, and buttery all in one bite.
They are perfect for a snack or dessert at any time of day, and can be enjoyed with or without the optional orange marmalade and raisins.

CONS

These pastries are high in calories and fat due to the butter and pecans.
They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Rugelach is not the healthiest pastry option, the pecans have been linked to heart health due to their high levels of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. They also contain fiber and protein.
In addition, the cinnamon in this recipe has been linked to having anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, as well as potential benefits for blood sugar control.

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