Croissants with Turkish delight

Rugelach with Turkish Delight – the perfect dessert for indulgent moments

Preparation time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 20-25 minutes
Total time: 45-50 minutes
Number of servings: 20 rugelach

Discover a simple and quick recipe for making rugelach with Turkish delight, a classic dessert perfect for any occasion. These delicious pastries melt in your mouth and are ideal alongside a cup of tea or coffee. Here’s how to prepare them step by step!

Ingredients:
- 500 g flour
- 250 g margarine (at room temperature)
- 200 g powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons sour cream (or plain yogurt)
- 1 packet baking powder
- 250 g Turkish delight (preferably rose or vanilla flavored)
- A pinch of salt
- Powdered sugar for decoration

Step 1: Preparing the dough
Start by sifting the flour into a large bowl. This technique helps aerate the flour, resulting in a fluffier dough. Make a well in the center of the flour and add the cubed margarine. Ensure the margarine is at room temperature for easier incorporation into the dough. Add the pinch of salt and gently mix the ingredients with your fingers until you achieve a texture similar to wet sand.

Step 2: Adding wet ingredients
Add the powdered sugar, sour cream, and baking powder to the flour mixture. Knead the dough gently until it becomes homogeneous. Do not over-knead, to maintain the fluffy texture of the rugelach. If the dough is too dry, you can add an extra tablespoon of sour cream.

Step 3: Forming the rugelach
Once the dough is ready, let it rest for 10-15 minutes, covered with a damp towel. Meanwhile, cut the Turkish delight into small cubes. Preheat the oven to 180°C. On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a thin sheet, then cut it into triangles. At the base of each triangle, place a cube of Turkish delight and roll the dough, forming the rugelach. Place the rugelach on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 4: Baking
Bake the rugelach in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until they turn golden. It is important not to let them brown too much, as they will become dry. Allow them to cool on a wire rack.

Step 5: Finishing
After they have cooled, sprinkle powdered sugar on top of the rugelach for an elegant look and an extra touch of sweetness. These rugelach with Turkish delight are excellent both warm and cold.

Serving suggestion and variations
Serve the rugelach with a cup of fragrant tea or espresso. If you want to personalize the recipe, you can add various flavors to the dough, such as grated lemon zest or vanilla extract. You can also experiment with alternative fillings, such as apricot jam or ground nuts.

These rugelach with Turkish delight are perfect for sharing with loved ones or adding a touch of flavor to festive meals. Surely, each bite will take you on a flavorful journey!

 Ingredients: For the dough: 250 g margarine (I used Unirea), 300 g flour, a pinch of salt, one vanilla sugar, 50 ml sparkling water. For the filling: cut rahat into appropriately sized pieces, or 400 g ground walnuts, 150 g powdered sugar, 2 packets of vanilla sugar, grated lemon zest, 5-6 pieces of rahat for decoration.