Walnut Rugelach
- 1 frozen puff pastry sheet (about 9 ounces), thawed
- 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
- 2 tablespoons seedless raspberry jam
- 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
- Arrange a large piece of plastic wrap on the counter.
- Using a rolling pin, roll out the puff pastry on the plastic into a 10 x 13-inch rectangle.
- Sprinkle the top and bottom often and generously with the confectioners sugar to prevent sticking (you wont use it all).
- Using an offset spatula, spread the jam evenly over the dough to within 1/4 inch of the edges.
- 2 Cut the dough in half lengthwise (youll have two 5 x 13-inch rectangles}, Starting on one long side and using the plastic as a guide, roll up the dough jellyroll style.
- Pinch the seam to the roll so it sticks together.
- Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Wrap the rolls and refrigerate until firm (for faster chilling, pop the wrapped rolls in the freezer).
- Heat the oven to 375F.
- Line 1 large cookie sheet with nonstick liner.
- Arrange the rolls, seam side down, on a cutting board and cut into 1 1/2-inch slices.
- Arrange on the prepared cookie sheet about 1 inch apart.
- Brush the tops with a little water and sprinkle with the chopped walnuts.
- Bake until deep golden brown, 23 to 25 minutes.
- Set on a rack to cool completely.
- (You can expect some of the jam to leak out.)
- Serve immediately or cover and store at room temperature.
pastry sheet, confectioners sugar, seedless raspberry jam, walnuts
Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/walnut-rugelach (may not work)