Purim Recipes

Hamantaschen Jello Shots for An Epic Purim Party By Rebecca Firkser | 3 envelopes unflavored gelatin½ cup white grape-peach juice½ cup room temperature white wine (if not using vodka, use extra 1/4 cup wine)¼ cup vodka, optional4 blackberries, cut in half Boil grape juice in a small pot on the stove. Grease a 9 x...

Queen Esther’s Toast ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter¾ cup dark brown sugar2 tbsp maple or corn syrup4 bananas6 1 ½” thick even-size slices of challah or brioche1 ½ cups half-and-half6 large eggs1 tsp vanilla extract1 tbsp orange zest4 tsp confectioners’ sugar, for garnish1 tsp cinnamon, to garnish Melt the butter, brown sugar, and maple...

Nacho Hamantaschen Doughravioli dough or wonton wrappers precut into circles1 12 oz pkg Mexican style veggie crumbles (Yves)Gaucamole (fresh or store bought)Fresh cilantro (for serving)Nacho sauce2 tblsp butter2 tblsp flour1 cup milk1 cup shredded cheddar cheeseSalsa4 tomatoes1 bunch cilantro1 red onion2 jalapeños seeded1 lime juice For the Nacho sauce, melt butter, then add flour; whisk...

Pecan Pie Hamantashen Dough1/2 cup (4 oz) margarine (cut into 8 pieces)1/2 cup (4 oz) shortening (cut into 8 pieces)3 cups (13.5 oz) flour1 1/2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt ((scant 1/2 teaspoon if using salted margarine))1 cup (7.5 oz) sugar1/2 cup (2 oz) chopped pecans2 eggs (beaten)1 tsp vanilla extract2-4 tbsp ice water1 egg...

Chocolate Nutella Halva Hamantashen 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter1/2 cup cocoa powder2 tsp baking powder1 tsp salt4 3/4 cups all-purpose flour3 1/2 cups powdered sugar3 large eggs1/3 cup strong coffee at room temperature2 tsp vanilla expract2 tbsp chocolate liqueur (Godiva preferred)Filling2 cups Nutella or other chocolate nut spread2 cups crumbled halvah, traditional or marbledEgg...

Hamantaschen Dough 2 sticks butter4 oz. cream cheese, softened1 large egg yolk2 ½ cups all-purpose flourpinch Saltpowdered for dusting Sugar In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat butter, cream cheese, egg yolk, and salt on high until combined. Add flour, half a cup at a time, until it comes together. Wrap the dough...