Q: Can I make the dough ahead of time?
A: Yes! You can prepare the dough and chill it for up to 24 hours before rolling and filling.
Q: Can I use frozen puff pastry instead of cream cheese dough?
A: Yes, but the texture will be different—puff pastry will give a lighter, flakier rugelach.
Q: Can I omit the raisins or jam?
A: Absolutely! The rugelach will still be delicious with just the poppy seed filling.
