Raspberry Rugelach Recipe

This sweet treat combines a recipe from Sweetheart Bakery with an irresistible raspberry jam, made by Asheville's own Imladris Farm.

Make the dough: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together butter and cream cheese at medium speed.
Add sugar, and beat until fluffy.
Beat in egg yolks, one at a time, beating to combine after each addition.
Add vanilla and salt, and beat to combine.
Reduce speed to low, and beat in flour.
Remove from bowl, and divide into 2 pieces on a lightly floured surface. Pat into disks, and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, and up to overnight.
Make the filling: In a food processor, combine walnuts, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pulse until fine. In separate bowl mix together the chocolate and currants.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll one piece of dough into a 12-inch round, less than 1/4 inch thick. Brush evenly with jam. Sprinkle with one-half of the walnut mixture and one-half of the chocolate and currant mixture. Using the rolling pin, gently roll over filling to press ingredients into dough.
Cut the round into 16 equal-sized wedges. Beginning at the base of each wedge, roll to enclose filling, forming crescent shapes. Pinch to seal.
Place on prepared baking sheets. Repeat with remaining dough and filling ingredients.
Brush tops with beaten egg, and sprinkle with sugar.
Bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.