Chocolate rugelach is a deliciously flaky pastry filled with rich chocolate, perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth.
Craving a sweet treat that wraps its chocolatey goodness in a cozy hug of flaky pastry? You, my friend, are in the right place! Follow along for a delightful, step-by-step chocolate rugelach recipe that will have your taste buds dancing and your kitchen smelling divine. Let’s turn simple ingredients into pure magic!
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About Chocolate Rugelach
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Chocolate Rugelach combines tender, flaky dough with a rich, chocolatey interior. The ultimate treat for chocolate lovers and pastry enthusiasts! Perfect for holidays or any day that ends in “y”.
- Cuisine Type: Jewish
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Cooking Method: Baking
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cut into chunks
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, chilled and cut into chunks
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for sprinkling)
Cooking Instructions
- Place flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. Add butter and cream cheese chunks.
- Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, mix until dough forms clumps. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a floured surface, roll dough into a 1/8-inch thick rectangle.
- Sprinkle sugar and then evenly distribute the chopped chocolate over the dough.
- Using a pizza cutter, cut the dough into 2-inch wide strips and then into triangles.
- Roll each triangle from the wide end to the tip, forming crescents. Place on baking sheets.
- Brush each crescent with beaten egg and sprinkle with sugar.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.
- Try not to eat them all at once! (Or do, we won’t judge.)
Suggestions
- Swap dark chocolate for milk or white chocolate for a sweeter treat.
- Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top for a sophisticated twist.
- Mix in some chopped nuts, like pecans or walnuts, for added crunch.
- Dust with powdered sugar post-baking for a snowy look.
- For a fruity flair, spread a thin layer of raspberry jam before adding chocolate.