After a day of fasting, there is no better way to celebrate a holiday of unity, family and togetherness than these easy and delicious Purim Desserts.
From easy cookies to decadent cakes and everything in between, I have some fantastic recipes for you to try.
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Purim is a Jewish spring festival celebrated to commemorate the defeat of a plot to massacre the Jews of Haman.
And a holiday meal is one of the four mitzvot of Purim, which means it's time to cook!
So whether you're hosting your whole family or serving a more intimate group, you'll need these tasty Purim desserts to finish off the party.
Easy Jewish Hamantaschen Purim Cookies and More!
Many Purim recipes feature seeds to commemorate Esther's devotion to her faith when she ate only seeds to avoid eating non-kosher foods.
And since Halva is mostly made from sesame seeds, it makes a great Purim dessert.
This recipe is vegan and offers some fun variations and flavors, including Nutella, Cinnamon Walnut, Chocolate, and Peanut.
Hamantaschen is a traditional Purim treat, and what better way to celebrate the holiday than with a delicious chocolate-filled version?
These triangle shaped cookies are made with a rich buttery dough filled with a creamy chocolate filling.
The cookies are then baked to perfection, resulting in a crispy exterior and a soft, gooey center.
The combination of chocolate filling and tender dough is to die for.
Better yet, they are super versatile. So feel free to change the filling according to your mood.
Here's another seed-packed recipe you'll love. In fact, poppy seed cookies are very popular during Purim.
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And this mix of seeds and citrus is about as lovely as can be.
The sweetness of the orange complements the slight bitterness of the poppy seeds.
Meanwhile, the rich flavor of the cookie dough provides a perfect base.
This recipe is sure to become a new favorite so be sure to make extras, they'll go fast!
And if you're feeling especially adventurous, try serving them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious twist on a classic dessert.
If you love cheesecake as much as I do, you will go crazy for these rich and creamy Hamantaschen!
Instead of a box of crunchy cookie dough, you'll need puff pastry dough, which melts in your mouth.
It also goes perfectly with the silky stuffing!
If you like your coffee after dinner, this recipe is a must!
Mandal bread is a traditional Jewish cookie with chocolate chips. It is crunchy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside.
Best served cold with a cinnamon sugar coating, they are ideal for dipping into tea or coffee, sort of like a Jewish cookie!
There's nothing like a chocolate chip cookie.
Warm, sticky, and full of chocolaty goodness, they're the perfect treat for any occasion.
But what if I told you that there is a way to make them even better? Enter these Black Sesame Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Made with rich black sesame seeds and dark chocolate chips, the resulting cookie is deep, complex, and utterly delicious.
In addition, the black sesame provides a nice contrast of color and texture.
There's something about the combination of sweet and sour that just feels right, especially when it's in the form of a little apricot hamantaschen.
These bite-sized cookies are the perfect treat to enjoy during Purim or any time of the year.
The yellow-orange fruit filling is wrapped in puff pastry, and the whole thing can be dusted with sugar for a little extra sweetness.
Trust me when I say these are irresistible. Serve them neat or with a cup of tea or coffee.
There's nothing like a freshly made jelly donut.
The combination of a light and fluffy dough with a sweet and fruity filling is truly a beauty.
And when it comes to jam donuts, there's no better option than the classic Hanukkah treat known as sufganiyah.
Sufganiyah is a type of fried donut that is traditionally filled with strawberry jam.
However, these days you can find them filled with all sorts of delicious flavors, from chocolate and raspberry to lemon.
No matter which filling you choose, one thing is for sure: these donuts are absolutely delicious.
Serve them warm, covered in a dusting of powdered sugar, and everyone will ask for seconds.
Jewish apple pie is not your average dessert. It's dense, moist, full of flavor, and incredibly addictive.
Ideal for any occasion, it's just what you need when you have a sugar craving.
The recipe only requires a few simple ingredients, and you can have it in the oven in no time. Trust me, once you try this cake, you will be hooked.
The sweetness of the pie balances the tartness of the apples and the result is a perfectly flavorful pie.
Serve warm with vanilla sauce. Hmm!
Mohn paste is one of the tastiest and most common fillings you'll see in Purim desserts.
It's sweet, nutty, and full of fun textures. And it's great on cakes, cookies, pastries, bread, and more.
You'll see it most often in hamantaschen, but I really enjoy it mixed into chocolate chip cookie dough or babka!
