Poppy Seed Rugelach

Poppy Seed Rugelach are delicate, crescent-shaped pastries originating from Jewish cuisine, particularly popular in Eastern European and Israeli bakeries. The dough is typically rolled around a rich filling of poppy seeds (often mixed with sugar, honey, and sometimes raisins or nuts), then shaped and baked until golden and flaky.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These pastries are high in carbohydrates and fat due to the buttery dough and sweet filling, providing a quick energy boost. A single rugelach contains roughly 150-200 calories, with small amounts of protein and some iron from the poppy seeds.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	5 g
Carbs	42 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	18 g
Sodium	160 mg
Calcium	45 mg
Iron	1.8 mg
Potassium	90 mg
Vitamin A	120 IU
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)	0.15 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.1 mg
Niacin (B3)	1.2 mg
Folate	35 µg

Per 3 pieces (84 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Rugelach's crescent shape is said to symbolize the horns of a ram, tied to Jewish holiday traditions like Rosh Hashanah. Nutritionally, poppy seeds are a surprisingly good source of minerals like calcium and magnesium, adding a subtle nutritional benefit to this indulgent treat.