Rugelach Tortes Recipe

Name: Rugelach Tortes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; ½ cup margarine, room temperature (I used country crock plus calcium); ¼ cup granulated sugar, plus; 9 tablespoons granulated sugar, for topping; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed; 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided; ¾ cup raisins; 1 cup pistachios, finely chopped; ½ cup apricot preserves (I used all fruit)

Servings: persons

8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
½ cup margarine, room temperature (I used country crock plus calcium)
¼ cup granulated sugar, plus
9 tablespoons granulated sugar, for topping
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
¾ cup raisins
1 cup pistachios, finely chopped
½ cup apricot preserves (I used all fruit)

1
Cream the cheese and butter until light.
2
Add 1/4 cup granulated sugar, the salt, and vanilla.
3
On low speed, add the flour and mix until just combined.
4
Dump the dough out onto a well-floured board and roll it into a ball.
5
Cut the ball in quarters, wrap each piece in plastic, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
6
To make the filling, combine 6 tablespoons of granulated sugar, the brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, the raisins, and pistachios.
7
On a well-floured board, roll each ball of dough into a 9-inch circle.
8
Using a cup or glass, cut circles into the dough.
9
Place the circles in the bottom of a cupcake pan or mini torte pan.
10
Spread the tortes with equal amounts of apricot preserves and sprinkle each with 1 heaping tsp of the filling.
11
Press the filling lightly into the dough.
12
Chill for 30 minutes.
13
Preheat the oven to 350F.
14
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly browned.
15
Remove to a wire rack and let cool.

652

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature, ½ cup margarine, room temperature (I used country crock plus calcium), ¼ cup granulated sugar, plus, 9 tablespoons granulated sugar, for topping, and more.

Yes, Rugelach Tortes 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.

Rugelach Tortes

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