Description
These Vegan Rugelach are a delicious plant-based twist on the traditional Jewish pastry, filled with sweet jam, cinnamon, nuts, and rolled into crescent shapes. They’re golden, crispy, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup vegan butter (cold, cut into cubes)
- 1/4 cup nondairy cream cheese (chilled)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup fruit jam (such as raspberry or apricot)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/4 cup sugar (for rolling)
- 1 tsp cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Add the cold vegan butter and cream cheese and use a pastry cutter or your hands to blend them into the flour mixture until the dough becomes crumbly.
- Add the vanilla extract and 2 tablespoons of cold water to the dough. Mix until a dough forms. If needed, add an extra tablespoon of water to bring the dough together.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow it to firm up.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Once chilled, roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface into a thin circle about 1/8 inch thick.
- Spread a thin layer of fruit jam over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle the chopped nuts, sugar, and cinnamon evenly over the jam.
- Slice the dough into 8 wedges (like a pizza) and carefully roll each wedge from the wide end to the narrow tip.
- Place the rugelach on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crisp.
- Allow the rugelach to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Store your Vegan Rugelach in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.If you want to freeze them, freeze unbaked rugelach on a baking sheet until solid, then transfer them to a freezer-safe bag. Bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.You can substitute the nuts with raisins, dried cranberries, or chocolate chips for a unique twist.If you want to reduce the sugar, you can use a sugar substitute like stevia or monk fruit sweetener.Feel free to experiment with different fruit jams such as strawberry, blueberry, or fig, or even add a layer of chocolate spread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rugelach
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
