Purim wouldn't be complete without indulging in delicious Hamantaschen. But who says they have to be filled with the same old apricot jam or made with the same dough or even made sweet? Read about the hamantaschen origin story here and then let’s get creative. This year, we are going to explore a world of exciting flavors and new techniques with these 12 unique Hamantaschen recipes, guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests!
1. Savory Pizza Hamantaschen
Transform your Hamantaschen into miniature pizzas! Fill them with your favorite cheese, sauce, and toppings for a fun and flavorful twist.
2. Lemon Pie Hamantaschen Hack
Forget homemade dough! This clever hack uses store-bought pie dough and lemon pie filling for a quick and easy, yet delicious, treat.
3. Lazy Hamantaschen Hack
Not sure these are lazier than the pie ones but these don’t require rolling and cutting. Embrace the "lazy" with this genius idea. Shape the white dough around the chocolate into a triangle log before slicing and baking. A beautiful and hassle-free Hamantaschen option.
4. Sushi Hamantaschen
Calling all sushi lovers! This unexpected twist uses rice, seaweed, and your favorite sushi fillings to create a savory and unique Hamantaschen experience.
5. Gluten Free and Vegan Hamantaschen
Cater to vegan and/or gluten free friends and family with this delightful option. Date spread combined with halva cream makes the perfect filling.
6. Chocolate-Chili Hamantaschen with Dulce De Leche Filling
Spice things up with a Mexican twist! Use a combination of melted chocolate, cinnamon, and chili powder for a unique and exciting dough. Combine that with a sweet dulce de leche filling for the ultimate in flavor.
7. Peanut Butter Filled Brownie Hamantaschen
This hamantaschen is made from a brownie dough and what pairs better as the filling than peanut butter. A unique twist on these triangle cookies.
8. Pretzeltaschen
This recipe uses pretzel dough instead of traditional hamantaschen cookie dough for a sweet savory combo cookie all pretzel lovers will need to make.
9. Mochi Hamantaschen
Mochi is a Japanese treat made from sticky rice flour and usually filled with either ice cream or a sweet bean filling. So for this recipe turn mochi dough into a hamantaschen cookie.
10. Baklava Hamantaschen
Get a taste of the Middle East with this decadent option. Fill your Hamantaschen with a classic baklava filling of nuts, honey, and spices. This version is basically baklava with triangle windows cut out. Yum.
11. Bialy Hamantaschen
Another savory hamantaschen recipe this one is based on bialy with everyone’s favorite caramelized onion filling.
12. Hamantaschen Puff Pastry Shells
Another recipe for easy hamantaschen using puff pastry and these are also so versatile they can be made sweet or savory.
With these creative and delicious options, your Purim celebration will be filled with unique flavors and exciting possibilities. Go beyond the expected and let your creativity run wild with this year's Hamantaschen!
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