Cream Cheese Pastry Nut Rolls (Rugelach) Recipe

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Cream Cheese Pastry Nut Rolls (Rugelach)
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  1. Cream first four ingredients together until smooth. (You may add in the yolk from the egg white if you like. I didn't, but it wouldn't hurt.).
  2. Mix in the flour to make a soft dough.
  3. Divide the dough iinto four equal balls. Flatten and wrap in plastic or waxed paper. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Melt the preserves, either on the stove in a saucepan or in the microwave, using either a glass or ceramic dish. Allow to cool slightly.
  5. In a small bowl, combine nuts with sugar, cinnamon and pinch of salt. Set aside.
  6. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  7. Working with one disk of dough at a time, roll out on a floured surface into a thin circle about 10 inches in diameter.
  8. Put 1/4 cup of melted preserves on top of the dough and spread evenly, leaving 1/2 inch around the edge uncovered. (Pick off any really large pieces of fruit. It will be easier to roll.).
  9. Place a shot glass upside down in the center of the circle and sprinkle 1/4 of the nut mixture over the rest of the preserve-covered dough. (This also makes it easier to roll. Remove the glass before cutting.).
  10. With a rotary cutter, or very sharp knife, cut the circle into 12 equal wedges. Roll up each wedge, startng with the outside edge and ending with the point. Turn the ends in to form a crescent, if desired.
  11. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Beat egg white with 1 teaspoon of water and brush on tops. Dust with sugar, if desired.
  12. Bake until golden, 16-18 minutes (depending on your oven).
  13. Cool completely on a wire rack and store in an airtight container.
  14. Repeat with the other three circles of dough.
  15. As a variation, omit the apricot preserves and brush the dough with egg wash before sprinkling with nut mixture. Or leave out the nuts and use the preserves alone, with a bit of cinnamon sprinkled on the tops. Either way would be good.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1546.94 Kcal (6477 kJ)
Calories from fat 901.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 100.17g 154%
Cholesterol 225.3mg 75%
Sodium 2107.51mg 88%
Potassium 433.77mg 9%
Total Carbs 147.6g 49%
Sugars 64.77g 259%
Dietary Fiber 10.81g 43%
Protein 23.3g 47%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 5.9mg 33%
Calcium 323mg 32%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 431.6 Kcal (1807 kJ)
Calories from fat 251.53 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.95g 154%
Cholesterol 62.86mg 75%
Sodium 588mg 88%
Potassium 121.02mg 9%
Total Carbs 41.18g 49%
Sugars 18.07g 259%
Dietary Fiber 3.02g 43%
Protein 6.5g 47%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 19%
Iron 1.7mg 33%
Calcium 90.1mg 32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 38.5
    Points
  • 43
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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