Sour Cherry Rugelach Recipe

Name: Sour Cherry Rugelach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dough; 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (2 sticks); 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 3/4 cups flour; 1 teaspoon salt; Filling; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 (3 1/2 ounce) package dried sour cherries, finely chopped (2/3 cup); 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (1 stick); 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; Glaze; 1 large egg, beaten; granulated sugar

Servings: persons

Dough
1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (2 sticks)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
2 3/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
Filling
3/4 cup sugar
1 (3 1/2 ounce) package dried sour cherries, finely chopped (2/3 cup)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (1 stick)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
Glaze
1 large egg, beaten
granulated sugar

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["To make the Dough: Beat butter and cream cheese in a large bowl. Add sugar and beat till fluffy. Mix in flour and salt. Gather dough into ball, gently knead until smooth and flour is incorporated.", "Divide dough into 8 equal pieces. Flatten into discs and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate one hour.", "Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. To make the Filling: Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside.", "Unwrap a disc of dough and roll into an 8"" x 8"" square on a lightly floured surface. Spread 1/8 of the filling (about 1/4 cup) onto center of dough with back of a spoon., leaving about 1/2-inch border on top and bottom.", "Starting at top, carefully roll squares into a tight roll. Using a sharp knife slice roll into 3/4-inch slices, discarding the ends.", "Place cookies on ungreased cookie sheet and repeat with remaining discs of dough. Brush each cookie with beaten egg. Sprinkle with sugar.", "Bake in preheated oven about 20 minutes or until rugelach is golden. Cool on wire racks.", "NOTE: The cherries and walnuts are both easily chopped, speparately, in the food processor."]

1280

kcal

Calories

Fat

129

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dough, 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (2 sticks), 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature, 1/2 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Sour Cherry Rugelach falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sour Cherry Rugelach

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