National Rugelach Day

Recipe for National Rugelach Day

As we celebrate National Rugelach Day, let's take a moment to appreciate the rich history and cultural heritage behind this beloved pastry. Today, we're going to make a delicious Chocolate-Dipped Cherry Rugelach, a sweet twist on the traditional recipe. This pastry is perfect for sharing with family and friends, and its a great way to connect with the community over a warm, freshly baked batch.

Cook Time: 1 hour

Cooking Method: Baking

Category: Dessert

Cuisine: Jewish

Yield: 12-15 rugelach

Suitable For Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour: 2 1/4 cups
• Cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces: 1 cup
• Confectioners' sugar: 1/4 cup
• Salt: 1/4 tsp
• Dried cherries, chopped: 1/2 cup
• Dark chocolate chips: 1 cup
• Egg, beaten: 1
• Vanilla extract: 1 tsp

Materials

• Mixing bowl
• Whisk
• Pastry brush
• Baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, confectioners' sugar, and salt.
2. Add the cold butter and use a pastry blender or your fingertips to work it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Gradually add the beaten egg, mixing until the dough comes together in a ball.
4. Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces and roll out each piece into a thin circle, about 1/8 inch thick.
5. Spread 1-2 tablespoons of chopped dried cherries over the center of each dough circle, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
6. Fold the dough over the filling to form a triangle, pressing the edges to seal.
7. Place the rugelach on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving about 1 inch of space between each pastry.
8. Brush the tops of the rugelach with a little water and sprinkle with granulated sugar.
9. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
10. Allow the rugelach to cool on a wire rack before dipping the tops in melted dark chocolate.
11. Serve warm and enjoy!