Pineapple Rugelach

Serves: 2

Ally Shanahan

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

49

Spice

41

Sweetness

57

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.8

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tbsps

Water

Directions:

1

Whisk the flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl

2

Beat the cream cheese and butter in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until fluffy, 3 minutes

3

Reduce the mixer speed to low; beat in the flour mixture until just incorporated

4

Increase the speed to medium high; add 1/2 cup coconut and beat until well combined

5

Divide the dough between 2 sheets of plastic wrap; shape each into a rectangle

6

Wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour

7

Roll out each piece of dough on a lightly floured surface into a 6-by-12-inch rectangle

8

Transfer to a baking sheet and refrigerate

9

Microwave the dried pineapple with the water until softened, 2 minutes

10

Transfer to a food processor; add the preserves, raisins, ginger and a pinch of salt

11

Pulse until smooth

12

Brush the dough rectangles with the beaten egg

13

Spread the filling over the dough rectangles, leaving a 1-inch border along 1 long side of each

14

Roll up the dough toward the clean border into a tight log; press to seal and position seam-side down

15

Brush the top with beaten egg and sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons coconut

16

Refrigerate until firm, 30 minutes

17

Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat to 350 degrees F

18

Line 2 baking sheets with parchment

19

Slice the logs into 1-inch pieces; arrange on the baking sheets

20

Bake until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes

21

Let cool completely on the baking sheets

22

Photograph by Ryan Dausch