Nutrition
Serving: 1piece, Calories: 173kcal, Carbohydrates: 17g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 32mg, Sodium: 84mg, Potassium: 63mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 309IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 13mg, Iron: 1mg
Ingredients
PASTRY:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, at room temperature
- ⅓ cup cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 cups all purpose flour (+ more for work surface)
- ¼ cup granulated white sugar (+ more for sprinkling)
FILLING:
- 12 ounces (1¾ cups) frozen sweet cherries
- ½ cup granulated white sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
EGG WASH:
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk or water
TOPPING:
- additional sugar or chunky sparkling sugar
Instructions
PREPARE THE PASTRY:
- In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add the flour and sugar; beat on low speed until crumbly. Turn the mixture onto a floured surface; knead until a dough forms. Cover and set aside while preparing the filling.
PREPARE THE FILLING:
- Coarsely chop the frozen cherries. Combine the sugar and cornstarch; mix well. Combine the chopped cherries and sugar mixture in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in walnuts. Let cool in refrigerator for 30 minutes.
ASSEMBLE THE RUGELACH:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll one-third of dough into a 10-inch circle. Spread dough with about ½ cup cherry filling, leaving a ½-inch border. Cut the circle into 8 wedge-shaped pieces. Roll up the dough, beginning at the wide end of each wedge. Place the cookies, tip side down, about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling. Brush each cookie lightly with egg wash (egg and milk or water whisked together) and sprinkle with granulated sugar or chunky sparkling sugar.
