Rugelach are a traditional sweet with a light and crunchy texture, filled with nuts, raisins, and cinnamon. This recipe offers a fluffier outcome thanks to its secrets. Making them requires patience and some key steps, such as refrigerating the dough and handling it carefully to maintain its perfect texture.
They are ideal to accompany a coffee or as a sweet gift. The dough is made with cream cheese and butter, which gives it that juiciness and irresistible flavor.
Then, they are rolled with the filling and baked until golden, leaving a delicious aroma in the house. They are versatile and can be frozen to enjoy later. The key is not to overwork the dough and to use powdered sugar on the surface.
Rugelach
Ingredients
8 ounces of Cream cheese
8 ounces of Salted butter
2 cups of Flour
1 ½ cup of Sugar
3 teaspoons of Ground cinnamon
1 cup of Raisins
¾ cup of Chopped nuts
Powdered sugar
Preparation
Step 1 : The preparation begins by mixing the cream cheese and butter in a mixer at high speed until you obtain a light and fluffy cream.
Step 2 : Next, add the flour and beat only until incorporated, being careful not to overwork the dough.
Step 3 : The dough is removed from the bowl and gently pounded on a floured surface sprinkled with powdered sugar to compact it.
Step 4 : Then, divide into eight cylinders and refrigerate for one hour or until firm.
Step 5 : Each cylinder is rolled out on a floured surface sprinkled with powdered sugar, forming a rectangle approximately 6 by 9 inches.
Step 6 : In a bowl, prepare the raisins, nuts, sugar, and cinnamon, mixing well to create the filling.
Step 7 : With this mixture, sprinkle over the rolled dough, roll it into a cylinder, and seal the edge by brushing it with a little liquid if necessary.
Step 8 : Next, cut the cylinders into eight or nine pieces with a knife and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 9 : Bake the rolls in a preheated oven at 350°F (180°C) for about 12 to 15 minutes, until golden.
Step 10 : Once out of the oven, let them cool completely before serving or storing in the freezer for later use.
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