These are a simple little roll-up I came up with – they’re not overly sweet. They would make a nice mini-pastry for a special breakfast. Or serve with coffee for a subtly sweet dessert. Take care not to burn the walnuts – they don’t need very long in the pan at all.
1 Pie Crust
1 Tablespoon Butter
2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
Scant 1/8 cup very finely chopped walnuts
¼ cup Raspberry Jam or Preserves (not jelly)
¼ cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips
1- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2- Roll out pie crust on a cutting board. Spread jam evenly over crust almost to the edges, and set aside.
3- In a small skillet over medium low heat, melt butter. Add the very finely chopped walnuts and the brown sugar, and sauté just long enough to coat the nuts. Immediately remove pan from heat and sprinkle evenly over raspberry jam.
4- Slice crust pie-style into 16 triangles. Take each triangle and starting at the outside roll up, then set on a cookie sheet, making sure the small point of the rollup is facing down.
5- Bake about 12-16 minutes at 350 degrees. Move to a tray or plate.
6- Once the rollups are cooled, carefully melt the chocolate chips and drizzle on top in a zig zag pattern.
7- Enjoy! Makes 16 rollups.
Obviously, you could make any number of variations on this, besides raspberry/walnut/chocolate, just use your imagination! Have any ideas?
Post your ideas and thoughts in the comments below!
What you’ve invented is a lot of like rugelach, which can have different fillings. I’ve eaten but not made them myself. Yours look yummy, especially since I’m hungry for lunch just now…
Rugelach definitely sounds a lot more elegant than roll-up! I saw a different kind of pie-crust-roll-up-cookie-thing one time, so I’m not surprised it has a better name. I love finding a base structure that has endless amounts of variety possibilities, so it stuck with me and I came up with this idea. :)
These look yummy! I like how they are simple & you can change them up to be what you like. I might have to make them someday soon! ;)
Yes, that is my favorite part – you could do any number of things with them! Hope you enjoy – and you’ll have to let me know if you come up with some yummy new ideas! :)
Awesome!! I made something very similar this morning for my aunts to go with coffee! I used the Pillsbury croissants that come in a tube, and I spread almond pastry filling on them, then rolled it up & baked. So amazing.
Ooh, that sounds delicious! Thanks for stopping by and sharing, Heather! :)
Oooh, yumm! These sound great!
I’d love for you to link up and share: http://tutusandteaparties.blogspot.com/2012/03/pinteresting-party-week-29.html
Thanks! :)
I was also going to say that these look like rugelach, but it seems like Lori beat me to it! So, can I order a few and have them sent, or do I have to make them?! haha
Haha, yeah, she’s a food guru! ;) Aw, they’re really easy to make … especially when using ready made pie crust. I prefer homemade crust, but what can I say … sometimes I cheat. ;)
WOW – those look awesome April! I am so in love with chocolate!!!! Thanks for sharing – I will have to beg the hubby to make these for me!
Hugs – Brandi
Aw, thanks Brandi! Hope you enjoy :)