Poppy Seed Rugelach

Poppy Seed Rugelach Recipe: A Delicious Jewish Pastry
Poppy Seed Rugelach is a traditional Jewish pastry that is perfect for any occasion. This sweet and flaky pastry is filled with a delicious poppy seed filling that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. In this recipe, we will show you how to make this delicious pastry from scratch.
Ingredients:

For the dough:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt

For the filling:

- 1 cup poppy seeds
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, butter, cream cheese, sugar, and salt. Mix until the dough comes together.
2. Divide the dough into four equal parts and shape each part into a ball. Flatten each ball into a disk and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
3. In a medium saucepan, combine the poppy seeds, honey, milk, butter, raisins, walnuts, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and becomes a paste. Remove from heat and let cool.
4. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
5. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each disk of dough into a circle. Spread the poppy seed filling evenly over each circle.
6. Cut each circle into 12 wedges. Roll up each wedge, starting from the wide end, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the rugelach are golden brown.
8. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Appearance and Taste:
Poppy Seed Rugelach is a beautiful pastry that is golden brown and flaky on the outside, with a sweet and nutty filling on the inside. The poppy seed filling is rich and flavorful, with a hint of honey and a crunch from the walnuts. The pastry itself is buttery and tender, with a slight tang from the cream cheese. This pastry is perfect for any occasion and is sure to impress your guests.
Type of Dish: Sweet Pastry
Main Ingredients: Poppy Seeds, Cream Cheese, Butter