Raspberry Pecan Rugelach

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 1

Irresistible Raspberry Pecan Rugelach recipe for your dessert

by The Chefin Pastry

Prep

30 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

150

Sugar

Fat

10g

The Raspberry Pecan Rugelach is a traditional pastry that originated in Jewish communities. This pastry is often served during Hanukkah as a dessert or snack. The pastry dough is filled with raspberry spreadable fruit and chopped pecans, which makes it a sweet and crunchy treat. The pastry's crescent shape is said to represent the victory of the ancient Jewish people over the Greeks. This pastry is perfect for sharing with friends and family over tea or coffee.

Instructions

1.	In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt together.
2.	Add in the butter and mix well.
3.	Add in the cottage cheese and mix until the mixture comes together.
4.	Shape the dough into two disks and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
5.	In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon.
6.	Preheat your oven to 375°F.
7.	Roll out each disk of dough into a circle and spread the raspberry spreadable fruit onto each.
8.	Sprinkle each circle with the cinnamon sugar and chopped pecans.
9.	Cut each circle into 16 wedges and roll each wedge up into a crescent shape.
10.	Place the rugelach on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.

PROS

The Raspberry Pecan Rugelach is sweet, nutty, and flavorful.

These pastries are perfect for dessert and can be made ahead of time.

CONS

These pastries are high in calories and fat due to the butter, sugar, and pecans.

They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The pecans in this recipe are rich in healthy fats and fiber and have been linked to lower cholesterol levels.
Raspberries are high in antioxidants and vitamin C, which are essential for maintaining a healthy immune system.

	2 cups all-purpose flour
	1/8 teaspoon salt
	14 tablespoons butter , cut into pieces
	1 cup small curd cottage cheese , drained
	1/2 cup white sugar
	1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
	1/4 cup raspberry spreadable fruit
	1 cup chopped pecans