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Rugulach

Flaky, crescent-shaped pastries filled with cinnamon, nuts, and jam — a beloved Jewish treat.

1 hr 30 min Medium 32 pieces

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 8 oz cream cheese, cold and cubed
  • ½ cup apricot or raspberry jam
  • ½ cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans
  • ¼ cup sugar mixed with 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 egg beaten with 1 tbsp water (egg wash)

Instructions

  1. 1Pulse flour and salt in a food processor. Add butter and cream cheese; pulse until dough forms.
  2. 2Divide dough into 4 discs, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  3. 3Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment.
  4. 4Roll each disc into a 9-inch circle on a lightly floured surface.
  5. 5Spread jam, then sprinkle with nuts and cinnamon sugar.
  6. 6Cut into 8 wedges. Roll each wedge from wide end to point.
  7. 7Brush with egg wash. Bake 20–22 minutes until golden. Cool on racks.

HanuKat Tip: Chill the dough thoroughly — cold dough makes the flakiest rugulach!