Purim is a Jewish holiday celebrated this year from Wednesday, February 28th to Thursday, March 1st. It is the celebration of a Jewish woman named, Esther, who married a king without telling him she was Jewish.
The story goes as such: Haman was a hateful man who wanted to get rid of the Jewish people and the King very absentmindedly told him “Sure.” This resulted in Esther being asked to save the Jewish people from being evicted from the kingdom.
She made a delicious treat named Hamantaschen, which the King found so delicious that he asked her if there was any way he could thank her. In response, Esther told the King what Haman was trying to do to her and her people, the King then got rid of Haman and everyone lived in happiness.
Every year this holiday is celebrated with costumes, masks, noisemakers, and Hamantaschen. The costumes and masks symbolize how Esther hid her Jewish identity from the King. The noisemakers are used to cover up Hamans’ name whenever it is spoken.
The Hamantaschen or “Haman’s ears” represent cutting off Haman’s ears before he was hanged and because they are very delicious!
If you want to learn how to make Hamantaschen I have left fun recipes that you can try out:
1. Eclair Hamantaschen
Want to make your Hamantaschen even fancier? Fill up your Hamantaschen and your belly!
2. Sushi Hamantaschen
This is a sushi-inspired Hamantaschen that will be perfect for every rice lover!
3. Sweet, Savory & Boozey Hamantaschen
This is an adult twist on our traditional Hamantaschen that will be great for any adult Purim Party!
4. BBQ Chicken Pizza Hamantaschen
Want to introduce Hamantaschen as more than just a dessert? Well here is a fun appetizer idea so Hamantaschen can be the beginning and end to a Purim Party!
5. Matcha Hamantaschen W/ White Chocolate, Toasted Pecans, & Sake-Infused Bing Cherries
Know any green tea fanatics? They will absolutely love this!
6. Strawberry Lemon Meringue Hamantaschen
Want to use the same amazing filling for your Hamantaschen but mix up the cookie part?
7. Pretzel Bagel Dog Hamantaschen
The pizza hamantaschen spark your interest? Here another appetizer idea for your Purim party!
8. Samoa Hamantaschen
Have a gluten-free or vegan person in your life? Make them some Samoa Hamantaschen to let them know you're thinking about them too!
9. Unicorn Hamantaschen
Have a unicorn lover in your life? Well hop on the Unicorn trend and make these tasty treats for all the unicorn lovers in your life!
10. Hamantaschen Tarts
Tired of dessert filled Hamantaschen? Mix it up and give it a healthy twist!
Make sure to check out all the blogs that these recipes came from to find more fun baking and cooking ideas for all your Jewish Holiday needs!
