Rugelach

Prep: 30 min Cuisine: Jewish

Rugelach are delightful Jewish pastries with a tender, flaky dough often filled with sweet spreads or nuts. Perfect for holidays or casual gatherings, their rich buttery flavor and crisp texture make them a crowd-pleaser for those who enjoy flaky, sweet treats with a hint of cream cheese richness.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. butter
  • 1/2 lb. cream cheese
  • 2 1/2 cups flour

Instructions

  1. Combine the butter, cream cheese, and flour to form a dough.
  2. Divide the dough into four balls.
  3. Wrap each ball and refrigerate until ready to use.
  4. Dough can be frozen for later use.
  5. Roll out each dough ball into a round shape, not necessarily perfect.
  6. Cut the round into 4 triangles, then cut each triangle into 3 smaller triangles, resulting in 12 triangles.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

390 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.4g 9% DV
Total Fat 32.4g 42% DV
Carbs 20g 7% DV
Fiber 0.7g 2% DV
Sugar 0.9g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 109.5mg 5% DV
Potassium 54.8mg 1% DV
Cholesterol 97.5mg 33% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 75.5mcg 8% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 21.5mg 2% DV
Iron 1.4mg 8% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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