Raspberry White Chocolate Rugelach Food

RON'S RASPBERRY RUGELACH

Steps:

• For the classic cream cheese dough: Combine the butter and cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Switch to low speed and gradually add in the flour. Stop the mixer and scrape the bowl and beater to make sure it is well mixed. The dough will be sticky. Divide the dough into three portions, wrap each in plastic wrap and flatten to a disk. Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours or overnight.
• For the filling: Mix together the sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Chop the almonds to small bits and toss with the raisins and sugar-cinnamon mixture.
• To assemble the rugelach: Dust the work surface with the flour and roll each dough portion to a 10-inch circle. Lightly brush each circle with the melted butter. Spread a third of the preserves or jam on each circle, leaving a clearance of 1/4-inch on the perimeter so the filling won't ooze out while baking. Sprinkle a third of the almond-raisin-sugar mixture on top of the preserves and press in slightly to help adhere.
• Using a pizza wheel, divide each circle into four quarters. Divide each quarter into three thin triangles, for a total of 12 wedges. Roll each triangle from the curved side to the point and place on a parchment-lined or nonstick baking sheet. Refrigerate the sheets for 30 minutes while preheating the oven to 350 degrees F. Note: The rugelach can be frozen on the trays and then stored in a zip-top bag in the freezer for baking fresh later.
• Carefully brush each rugelach with the egg wash, trying to avoid drips. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until deep golden. Cool on a rack and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

GRANDMA'S RASPBERRY RUGELACH

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat margarine, sugar, vanilla and salt on medium-low until combined. Slowly beat in whipping cream. Gradually beat in enough flour until dough is no longer sticky. Divide dough into four portions, then flatten into disks. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion of dough into a 12-in. circle; spread each with 1/4 cup raspberry jam. Cut each circle into 16 wedges., Gently roll up wedges from the wide ends. Place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets, point side down. Bake 25-30 minutes or until light golden. Remove to wire racks to cool., If desired, combine confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over cooled rugelach.

WHITE CHOCOLATE-RASPBERRY COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil.
• Beat butter, brown sugar, and white sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in egg, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Beat in cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Add flour little by little until completely blended. Stir in white chocolate chips; fold in macadamia nuts and raspberries.
• Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets.
• Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 12 to 13 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool.

WHITE CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Chop 4 oz of white chocolate in small pieces and set aside.
• Over a double boiler, melt 4 oz of chocolate; set aside to cool.
• Combine the butter, sugar, salt and baking soda in a large mixing bowl; cream until fluffy.
• Add the eggs and melted white chocolate; mix well.
• Gradually add in the flour and mix well.
• Stir in the 4 oz of chopped white chocolate.
• Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough 2" apart on a greased cookie sheet.
• Bake for 7-9 minutes or until the cookies are lightly browned.
• Cool for 1 minute on the baking sheet before moving to a cooling rack.
• Make a small indentation in the center of each cookie and spoon on a small amount of jam.
• Combine 3 oz of white chocolate and the shortening in a double boiler; melt and drizzle a small amount on each cookie.
• The cookies can be refrigerated 10-15 minutes to help the chocolate set.