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Gluten-Free Poppyseed Rugelach

Gluten-Free Poppyseed Rugelach Recipe a crescent-shaped and popular filled pastry. It is a popular treat found in Hungary, Austria, and Poland
Course Appetizer, Desserts
Cuisine Austrian, Hungarian, Polish
Keyword "Refined Sugar Free" Vanilla Bean Paste, Classic Holiday Poppyseed Rugelach Gluten-Free, Classic Holiday Poppyseed Rugelach Gluten-Free Recipe, Gluten Free Poppyseed Rugelach, Gluten Free Poppyseed Rugelach Recipe, Poppyseed Regulach Gluten Free, Poppyseed Regulach Gluten Free Recipe
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 24 servings
Calories 124kcal
Author LaRena Fry

Equipment

1 Frying Pan
1 Grinder
1 Pizza Cutter
1 Cookie Sheets

Ingredients

Poppyseed Filling Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup roasted poppyeeds
  • 1/3 cup yacon syrup
  • 1/2 cup powdered monk fruit sweetener
  • 1 whole orange zested
  • 1 whole lemon zested
  • 1 whole lemon juiced
  • 1/2 cup toasted chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup white raisins

Pastry Ingredients

  • 4 oz room temperature cream cheese
  • 7 tbsp room temperature coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 4 tbsp powdered monk fruit sweetener
  • 1 tsp powdered vanilla monk fruit sweetener See the recipe on my blog
  • 1 1/4 cup cassava flour
  • 2 tsp nut milk or milk
  • 1 pinch of pink salt

Egg Wash Ingredients

  • 1 whole egg room temperature
  • 2 tsp cold water

Glaze

  • 1/4 cup powdered monk fruit sweetener
  • 2 tbsp ice-cold water

Instructions

Filling Directions

  • First, pour the poppy seeds into a large dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant.
    3/4 cup roasted poppyeeds
  • Second, remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • Third, place the monk fruit sweetener, yacon, orange zest, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
    1/3 cup yacon syrup, 1/2 cup powdered monk fruit sweetener, 1 whole orange zested, 1 whole lemon zested, 1 whole lemon juiced
  • Cook the filling until a thickened sauce is created.
  • Grind the poppy seeds until most of the seeds are ground.
  • Finally, grind the raisins until fine. 
    1/2 cup white raisins
  • Next, add the ground poppy seeds and the raisins.
  • Add in the finely chopped nuts.
    1/2 cup toasted chopped walnuts
  • Stir the filling together and remove it from the heat.

Pastry Directions

  • First, stir the flour, powdered monk fruit sweetener, powdered vanilla monk fruit sweetener, and salt.
    4 tbsp powdered monk fruit sweetener, 1 1/4 cup cassava flour, 1 pinch of pink salt, 1 tsp powdered vanilla monk fruit sweetener
  • Using a pastry blender cut the coconut oil and cream cheese into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
    7 tbsp room temperature coconut oil, 4 oz room temperature cream cheese
  • Finally, add the well-beaten egg, maple syrup, and cold nut milk.
    2 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tsp nut milk or milk, 1 whole egg room temperature
  • If it is too crumbly add a tablespoon of water at a time until it is soft and pliable and not cracking.
  • Next, lay down two sheets of plastic wrap side by side and overlapping.
  • Then lay down the pie crust dough on the two sheets of plastic.
  • Lay down two sheets side by side of overlapping plastic wrap on top of the pie crust dough.
  • Using a rolling pin, roll out the dough to the correct shape and size.
  • Carefully remove the top layer of plastic making sure it does not stick.
  • Cut into 24 triangle pieces.

Egg Wash Directions

  • First, beat the egg and water together with a fork until well blended.
    2 tsp cold water, 2 tbsp ice-cold water

Putting the Gluten-Free Poppyseed Rugelach Pastries Together

  • First, preheat the oven to 350 F.
  • Second, smear a small amount of filling onto each triangle.
  • Third, roll up from the biggest side.
  • Place onto a greased cookie sheet.
  • Next, brush each triangle with the egg wash using a pastry brush.
  • Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar or roasted poppy seeds
  • Bake for 15- 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool.

Glaze

  • Blend the monk fruit sweetener and water until smooth.
    1/2 cup powdered monk fruit sweetener, 1/4 cup powdered monk fruit sweetener
  • Place the ingredients into a small sandwich plastic bag.
  • Snip the end of a corner and glaze the cookies.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Servings 24.0
Amount Per Serving
Calories 123
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11 g 16 %
Saturated Fat 4 g 22 %
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 70 mg 23 %
Sodium 69 mg 3 %
Potassium 28 mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrate 6 g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 0 g 1 %
Sugars 3 g  
Protein 3 g 5 %
Vitamin A 1 %
Vitamin C 2 %
Calcium 1 %
Iron 2 %
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.

Nutrition

Serving: 24servings | Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g