Puff Pastry Rugelach Recipe

Name: Puff Pastry Rugelach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 sheet ready-made puff pastry; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/3 cup pecans, chopped; Pinch nutmeg; 2 tablespoons strawberry/raspberry jam your choice; 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips; 3 tablespoons orgainc sugar or sugar in the raw; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 4 ounces cream cheese, room temp.; 1 egg beaten with 1 teaspoon water

Servings: persons

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["Thaw pastry to room temperature.", "Heat oven to 375 degrees.", "In a bowl mix together all ingredients except for the cream cheese jam, and egg/water.", "On a cookie sheet, place a piece of parchment paper and place puff pastry opened on top of paper.", "Spread the cream cheese down the center of
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the pastry then the jam on top of the cream cheese.", "Sprinkle mixture evenly on top of cream cheese & jam.", "With a scissor or knife, cut the dough on each side of the
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mixture on an angle about 1/2 inch apart.", "Braid it starting with the first strip and
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overlapping side to side on top of the mixture.", "Turn the ends under or press together with a fork to seal.", "Brush the pastry with the egg/water mixture.", "Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown.", "Let cool for 15 minutes before cutting.
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Serve warm or at room temperature."]

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 sheet ready-made puff pastry, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/3 cup pecans, chopped, Pinch nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Puff Pastry Rugelach falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Puff Pastry Rugelach

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Variations & substitutions

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