RUGELACH COOKIE SALAD

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Cookie salad is my favorite of the Midwest dessert salads and it's typically made with fudge stripe cookies, whipped cream, pudding and fruit. Rugelach is a rolled Jewish cookie that's usually filled with jam, chocolate or cinnamon sugar. I got the idea to combine the two when my friends kept calling rugelach "arugula" (they kind of sound the same!), so the whole thing is a play on words and it's really really tasty because the cookies get a little soft, almost cake-like, and the flavors all play so well together.

Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

6 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3 large egg yolks
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Zest of 1 orange
1 store-bought refrigerated rolled pie dough
All-purpose flour, for dusting
1 large egg, beaten, for the egg wash
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup roughly chopped toasted walnuts, plus for more garnish
3 tablespoons turbinado sugar, for topping
Pinch of flaky salt
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 cup multicolored mini marshmallows, plus more for garnish
1 Granny Smith apple, diced
1 Honeycrisp apple, diced

Steps:

  • For the pudding: Combine the granulated sugar, flour and salt in a medium saucepan. Whisk in the egg yolks, then the heavy cream. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thickened and coats the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Add the vanilla and most of the orange zest (save some for garnish), pour into a heat-safe bowl and cover with plastic wrap so that it touches the surface of the pudding. Refrigerate until cooled, at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
  • For the rugelach: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Roll the pie dough out on a lightly floured surface to a large round, about 1/4 inch thick. Brush the dough with the egg wash, then sprinkle the granulated sugar, cinnamon and half of the walnuts in a light even layer across the dough. Using a pizza cutter or knife, cut the dough into 8 triangular wedges. Roll up each section starting with the wide end. Transfer the rugelach to a parchment-lined baking sheet and space them 1 inch apart. Lightly brush the top of the rugelach with the egg wash and sprinkle with the turbinado sugar, flaky salt and the rest of the walnuts.
  • Bake until golden brown; start checking for doneness at 15 minutes. Let cool completely on the pan or a cooling rack.
  • For the whipped cream. In a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the heavy cream and powdered sugar to stiff peaks.
  • For the assembly: Roughly chop half of the rugelach cookies, leaving the rest intact.
  • In a large bowl, fold together the whipped cream and pudding. Add the marshmallows, apples and chopped rugelach and mix together. Top with the intact rugelach, some marshmallows, the remaining orange zest and a few more toasted nuts. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

md nasim hossen
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover Rugelach cookies. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


CJ Pendleton
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover Rugelach cookies. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


Malual Peter
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The Rugelach cookies add a nice sweetness and the dressing is tangy and refreshing.


mohamed adam
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover Rugelach cookies. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


Mathys Family
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This is the best Rugelach cookie salad I've ever had! I will definitely be making it again.


Maruf Ahmed
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Sean Philip
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This is a great recipe! The salad was a hit at my party.


Moh Est
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This salad is delicious and so easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


Sohag Sahji
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I made this salad for my family last night and they loved it! Even my picky eater ate two helpings.


Kristopher Soto
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover Rugelach cookies. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


Justin Bones
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The Rugelach cookies add a nice sweetness and the dressing is tangy and refreshing.


jalal ziara
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This is a great recipe for a summer party. It's easy to make and can be served as a side dish or main course.


lakki talent
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This salad was a perfect blend of sweet and savory. The Rugelach cookies added a nice crunch and the dressing was light and flavorful. I will definitely be making this salad again!


MD RASHEDUL ISLAM
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I was skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The Rugelach cookie salad was delicious and so easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


JacuraJanae
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This Rugelach cookie salad was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors and textures. The salad was easy to make and looked very impressive.