RASPBERRY RUGELACH

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Adding orange zest and salt to store-bought jam gives the filling an extra dimension of flavor without creating a lot of extra fuss.

Provided by Chris Morocco

Categories     Bon Appétit     Holiday 2018     Hanukkah     Christmas     Cookies     Pastry     Cream Cheese     Walnut     Nut     Jam or Jelly     Berry     Raspberry     Dessert

Yield Makes 18-22

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided
2 tsp. kosher salt, divided
1 cup chilled unsalted butter, cut into pieces
8 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
Zest of 1 orange
1 1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts
1 cup raspberry or any other flavor jam or marmalade
1/2 cup freeze-dried raspberries or strawberries
1 large egg, beaten to blend
Special Equipment
A spice mill or mortar and pestle

Steps:

  • Mix flour, baking powder, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1 tsp. salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment on low speed to combine. Add butter and beat until it is flattened into nickel- and dime-size pieces and dry ingredients look a bit like sand, about 2 minutes. Cut cream cheese into 8-10 pieces and add all at once to mixer. Beat until dough starts to clump together in pieces (but not so long that it forms one large mass) with pieces of butter and some cream cheese still visible, about 1 minute longer.
  • Turn out dough onto a work surface and divide in half. Pat each into a disk and wrap tightly in plastic. Chill just until firm, 30-45 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix together orange zest, nuts, jam, and remaining 1 tsp. salt in a medium bowl. Set filling aside.
  • Working one at a time, roll out dough between 2 lightly floured sheets of parchment paper, dusting with more flour and turning over and rotating as needed, into 1/8"-thick ovals about 18x11". Spread half of filling over each oval, leaving a 1/2" border. Rotate dough so a long side is closest to you and roll up into a tight spiral, using parchment to help you lift it as you go. If dough is sticking, chill 5 minutes before proceeding. Chill rolled-up dough until firm, at least 60 minutes and up to 1 day (wrapped in plastic).
  • Place racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 375°F. Finely grind raspberries in spice mill or with mortar and pestle. Transfer to a small bowl; mix in remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Brush tops of dough with egg. Sprinkle with half of berry sugar and cut into wedges 2" wide at the base and 1/2" wide at the point. Make each cut on a diagonal, changing direction each time so that short and wide ends alternate. Divide rugelach between 2 parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake, rotating baking sheets top to bottom and front to back halfway through, until deep golden brown, 28-34 minutes. Let cool on baking sheets, sprinkling with remaining berry sugar while still warm.
  • Do Ahead
  • Cookies can be baked 5 days ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

NUMAN AHMAD
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These raspberry rugelach are delicious! The filling is tart and sweet, and the pastry is flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making these again.


Alex Illyas
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I'm not a huge fan of raspberry, but I thought I'd give these rugelach a try. I'm so glad I did! The filling is perfectly tart and sweet, and the pastry is flaky and buttery. I'll definitely be making these again.


Philip Adedibu
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These raspberry rugelach are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still very good.


Likenson Exavier
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I've never been a fan of raspberry rugelach, but this recipe changed my mind. The filling is perfectly tart and sweet, and the pastry is flaky and buttery. I'll definitely be making these again.


Konadu mark
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These raspberry rugelach are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Rishi Thapa
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I made these raspberry rugelach for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


fmida Ahmed
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These rugelach are delicious! The raspberry filling is tart and sweet, and the pastry is flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making these again.


Tayyiba Khan
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I've tried many raspberry rugelach recipes, but this one is by far the best. The dough is easy to work with and the filling is perfectly balanced.


Soni Illu
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These raspberry rugelach are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The pastry is flaky and buttery, and the raspberry filling is bursting with flavor. I love that they're so easy to make, too.


chicky
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I made these rugelach for my family and they were a huge success. The pastry was flaky and the raspberry filling was tart and sweet. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Roman SayedAhmed
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The raspberry rugelach were a hit at my holiday party. Everyone loved them!


Gyan Shah
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These rugelach were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good.


Dustin Dixon
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I've never made rugelach before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The raspberry filling is tangy and sweet, and the pastry is flaky and buttery. I'll definitely be making these again.


G Fh
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I love the way these rugelach look! They're so festive and perfect for any special occasion.


Najib123 fulM
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These raspberry rugelach are a delightful treat! The combination of the sweet raspberry filling and the flaky pastry is simply irresistible. I made them for a party and they were a huge hit.