Hannah Abreu

I am a food lover, baking addict and full-time mom, fascinated with new ingredients, vegan food, hassle-free cooking and travel. Follow my adventures and discoveries here on the blog and instagram!

Sweet Hamantaschen Round-Up: Top 10

Holidays, Purim /

Top 10 Sweet Hamantaschen Round Up

Purim is getting close, and for the occasion I want to share with you my all time favorites sweet hamantaschen (or “Orejitas de Haman” in spanish) from my favorite bloggers. I hope you enjoy these Top 10, and get inspire to make for Purim and also create your own. Let’s get into it!  

Do you prefer savory hamantaschen? Check Out: Our Top 10 Savory Hamantaschen Round-Up. 

Sweet Hamantaschen

Salted Chocolate Tahini Hamantaschen

10 Most Creative Sweet Hamantaschens (2)

German Chocolate with Coconut Hamantaschen

sweet2- Cannoli Hamantaschen

Chocolate Cannoli Hamantaschen

sweet3 - babkataschen

Soft & Fluffy Babkataschen

10 Most Creative Sweet Hamantaschens

Churro & Dulce de Leche Hamantaschen

sweet5 - funfetti cheesecake

Funfetti Cheesecake Hamantaschen

sweet 7 - Krembo-Hamantaschen

Krembo Hamantaschen

sweet 8 - cookies and cream hamantaschen

Cookies N' Cream Hamantaschen

sweet 9 - rosemary almond ice cream hamantaschen

Rosemary-Almond Ice Cream Hamantaschen

4 Ingredients Peanut Butter Hamantaschen

Peanut Butter Chocolate Hamantaschen

There you have it! Our favorite Sweet Hamantaschen from the blogosphere. Did you find your favorite? Or do you know of other creations we should add to this list? Let us know so we can add it! 

Happy Purim everyone!!

Hannah

Have you make a recipe from the blog? Use the tag #kasheribbean to share on social media and, don’t forget to follow on instagram and pinterest to keep up with our easy recipes, cooking videos and more! 

Sweet Hamantaschen Round-Up: Top 10 Read More »

Peanut Butter Hamantaschen

4-Ingredients Peanut Butter Hamantaschen {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free}

Holidays, Purim, Recipes, Sweet Treats /

4 Ingredients Peanut butter Hamantaschen {Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free}

  • Last Modified: May 21, 2023
Peanut butter Hamantaschen

Call me crazy for taking the classic Peanut Butter Cookies and making them “purim style”  in hamantaschen shape. This was the genius idea of my son and niece who wanted to make peanut butter cookies with chocolate chips, but changed the shape of the cookies mid-way through the process, and although I was skeptical, it worked. 

If you are looking for an easy recipe to have some baking fun with the little ones, these 4 ingredients Peanut Butter Hamantaschen with chocolate filling might be what you are looking for. 

You may also like Classic Hamantaschen & Sweet Hamantaschen Round-Up

 

Turning a classic into Peanut Butter Hamantaschen

To make these Peanut Butter Hamantaschen you’ll need 4 simple ingredients, you probably have at home right now:  peanut butter, eggs, sugar and chocolate chips, ganache or nutella (or your filling of preference). 

The process couldn’t be easier, just mix the ingredients in bowl (except for the chocolate chips), as you would when making the classic peanut butter cookies, and and mix with a fork or hand mixer until it has the consistency of a thick batter.

Peanut butter Hamantaschen
Peanut butter Hamantaschen

After this what is left is portioning the cookies, shaping and baking. I find that smaller cookies are easier to handle, so I weigh portions of 25-30 grams each. Flatten each one in your hands, pinch with a fork, place the filling in the center and shape. Transfer to a baking sheet for baking, and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 12 minutes. 

Peanut butter Hamantaschen
Peanut Butter Hamantaschen

4-Ingredients Peanut Butter Hamantaschen {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free}

Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Course Dessert

Ingredients
  

  • 400 gr Creamy Peanut Butter

  • 100 ml Eggs
  • 100 gr Granulated Sugar
  • 200 gr chocolate chips, ganache or nutella

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180ºC (350ºF) and line a baking sheet with a silicon mat or parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar and eggs and mix well with a fork until the mixture thickens
  • Scoop out portions of 25 grams each (you can make them smaller or bigger as you please), flat them out and pinch the center with a fork.
  • Add the chocolate chips, ganache or nutella in the center and shape the cookies into a triangle by folding in the edges.
  • Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a gap in between so they can expand.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes (baking time may vary depending on the size of your cookies)
  • Cookies are done when they are lightly brown at the bottom and firm to the touch.
Keyword baking, cookies, Purim

Have you make these Peanut Butter Hamantaschen recipe or any other from the blog? Use the tag #kasheribbean to share on social media and, don’t forget to follow on instagram and pinterest to keep up with our easy recipes from us and the blogosphere!

 

4-Ingredients Peanut Butter Hamantaschen {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free} Read More »

Classic Hamantaschen {Dairy-Free}

Holidays, Purim, Recipes, Sweet Treats /

Classic Hamantaschen {Dairy-Free}

These must be the easiest crunchy on the outside and cake-y on the inside Classic Hamantaschen.

Easy to make,
No need equipment. Just basically a bowl, a whisk and an oven.

It is made with simple, accessible ingredients.
Seven to be exact.

To make these Classic Hamantaschen, you’ll need the most basic ingredients for baking: Flour, sugar, eggs, oil and some flavorings. In this particular recipe I used melted coconut oil to avoid the vegetable oil, but you can use vegetable oil if that’s what you have on hand.

What I love the most about these cookies is that you don’t need a stand-mixer or hand mixer. Your hands, a whisk and a bowl will do the trick. All you have to do is mix all ingredients (except flour) in a bowl. Then, incorporate most of the flour, making sure there is not dry bits when you finish mixing. Finally, add the last 50 grams or so of flour, and work the dough lightly with your hands to finish mixing very well (make sure you don’t overwork it).

Some of you may be wondering, “how do I weight eggs?” In USA, you’ll find a standard large egg is about 50 grams and, an extra large weighs approximately 55 grams. To measure eggs by weight start by cracking a few into a bowl until you are close to the amount you need. Once you are short a few grams, take another egg, whisk it on a separate bowl, and weigh the amount you need. 

This is not your typical cookie dough. It is slightly sticky and that can make it a bit challenging to work. You can help yourself with baking paper, or just shape the cookies in your hands. It might be helpful to use gloves or lightly oil your palms before starting.

All you have to do is place one ball of dough  in your hand, flatten it out to form a circle, place the jam on the center and fold in the edges to form a triangle. You can also roll out the dough and between two sheets of baking paper. 

My favorite fillings for these cookies are berries jam, pineapple jam, Nutella or chocolate chips, and peanut butter, but the possibilities are endless. If you need some inspiration check these posts for some sweet and savory ideas: 

 Sweet Hamantaschen Round-Up & Savory Hamantaschen Round Up. 

Classic Hamantaschen {Dairy-Free}

Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 450 gr Self-Rising Flour*

  • 130 gr Granulated sugar
  • 125 gr Eggs
  • 100 gr Coconut Oil, melted** (or vegetable oil)
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl mix eggs, sugar, oil, vanilla extract and salt.
  • Then, add 400gr of the flour and start mixing with a fork until you have a homogeneous dough, with no dry flour. Then, mix in the rest 50n grams with your hands.
  • Weight balls 0f 30 grams each (each ball will be a cookie). Place the dough on your hands, flatten the dough out, shaping a circle with approximately 1/4" thickness.
  • Place your preferred jam in the center, then fold in the sides of the circle to achieve a triangular shape.
  • Place carefully on a baking sheet covered with parchment and bake at 180°C (350°F) for aprox. 12-15 minutes or until the bottom is light golden brown.
  • Let them rest for about 5 minutes on the baking sheet and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely if you really can wait lol (I couldn't!)

Notes

  • For this recipe I use Self-Rising flour because is the one I had at home. If you don't have it you can also mix All-Purpose with 1 1/2 (one and a hallf) teaspoon of baking powder. Mix well and sift a couple of times for even distribution of the baking powder.
  • You can also use vegetable oil for this recipe, or any other with mild flavor. 
Keyword hamantaschen, Purim

Have you make this Spinach-Basil & Walnut Pesto, or any other from the blog? Use the tag #kasheribbean to share on social media and, don’t forget to follow on instagram and pinterest to keep up with our easy recipes from us and the blogosphere!

 

Classic Hamantaschen {Dairy-Free} Read More »

Easy Hamburger Buns {Vegan}

Breads & Doughs, Recipes /

Easy Hamburger Buns {Vegan}

  • Last Modified: May 15, 2024

A humble bread, perfect to hold a thick and juicy burger, without overpowering it. 
These hamburger buns are: 
Easy to make: no need equipment to make, just a bowl, your hands and an oven
Vegan: so, no eggs, no butter… simple, accessible ingredients
Fluffy: zero overpower, just a fluffy guy 

How to make Vegan Hamburger Buns

To make these hamburger buns you’ll need the basic ingredients of bread baking: Flour, yeast, water, salt, plus we add a bit of sugar for softness and help with fermentation, a little bit of shortening also for texture, and oatmeal to coat before baking (but you can use other ingredients like seeds, nuts or other grains to coat). 

The process is fairly simple as well, and something that you can do by hand: 

If you love this recipe, you may be interested in my Coconut Milk Brioche with Chocolate Chunks & Vegan Challah

Now, Let’s get into it with a visual step by step: 

Vegan Hamburger Buns

Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Course Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
Servings 8 buns

Ingredients
  

  • 550 g Bread flour 12% or more protein
  • 60 gr vegetable shortening
  • 50 gr sugar
  • 10 gr salt
  • 8 gr instant yeast
  • 350 gr lukewarm water

Instructions
 

  • Mix dry ingredients and add water.
  • Start mixing with your hands until you form a rough dough. Keep kneading until you get an homogeneous dough with no dry spots.
  • Lightly grease the bowl, and let the dough rest in the bowl, covered in plastic wrap, until doubled in size.
  • Gently deflate the dough, and transfer it to a lightly floured surface. Flatten it out to form a round shape. Cut into 8 portions. Lightly oil the palm of your hands to shape each piece into a ball.
  • Brush the top with water, and dip into a bowl of oatmeal, your preferred seeds or a mix of both.
  • Place the buns in a baking sheet, covered with baking paper.
  • Bake the buns in a preheated at 190°C (375°F) oven for 15 to 18 minutes, until golden.
  • Remove from the oven, and place on a cooling rack for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Keyword bread, buns, hamburger, vegan

When you make these vegan hamburger buns use the tag #kasheribbean to share on social media and, don’t forget to follow on instagram and pinterest to keep up with our easy recipes from us and the blogosphere! 

Easy Hamburger Buns {Vegan} Read More »

Caramelized Onions & Arugula Rolls

Breads & Doughs, Kippur, Recipes, Rosh HaShanah, Shabuoth /

Caramelized Onion & Arugula Rolls {Dairy-Free}

  • Last Modified: May 26, 2024

Recipes happen as any other event in life, some are even the result of unexpected situations, like these Caramelized Onion Paste & Arugula Rolls, that have quickly become a favorite. Bare with me as we explore this incredibly delicious combo in form of dinner rolls.

For weeks I have been thinking about making cinnamon rolls as a gift for a lovely couple. I bought all of my ingredients and when I was ready to make them, I just changed my mind. Why make it sweet when savory rolls can be as delicious? As usual, I opened the fridge and quickly scanned what I had. Onion and arugula seemed like the perfect savory combo at the time, even when I haven’t tried it before, but I went with it and this is the results!

For weeks I have been thinking about making cinnamon rolls as a gift for a lovely couple. I bought all of my ingredients and when I was ready to make them, I just changed my mind. Why make it sweet when savory rolls can be as delicious? As usual, I opened the fridge and quickly scanned what I had. Onion and arugula seemed like the perfect savory combo at the time, even when I haven’t tried it before, but I went with it and this is the results!

Make the Dough

To make these delicious Caramelized Onions & Arugula Rolls you’ll start by making a brioche-style dough, since it has a bit of resting time. While the yeast is working its magic, you can go ahead and make the caramelized onions paste.

If you love this recipe, you may be interested in Coconut Milk Brioche with Chocolate Chunks & Vegan Challah

Make the Caramelized Onion paste

Traditionally, caramelized onions require a lot of time to cook, plus fat and sugar, but for this recipe I followed Cook’s Illustrated method which calls for no sugar and a secret-not-so-secret ingredient and got 225 gr onion paste. Here’s how to make it:

{CARAMELIZED ONIONS PASTE}

3 pounds yellow onions, julienne
3/4 cups water
2 Tbsps Oil 
3/4 tsp salt 
1 Tbsp water + 1/8 tsp baking soda. 

PREPARATION:

1) Cook the onions with water, oil and salt over high heat until the water is evaporated and onions sizzle.

2) Cook on medium-high while pressing & stirring the onions consistently for about 15-20 minutes or until the onions are well browned and sticky.

3) Combine a tablespoon of water with baking soda, add the solution to the onions and cook for another minute until the solution has completely evaporated.

4) Let the caramelized onions cool down and process to a fine paste with a food processor or blender. 

Caramelized Onions & Arugula Rolls

Delicious dinner rolls with caramelized onions paste and arugula
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Snack
Cuisine Mediterranean

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g All Purpose flour
  • 100 g Bread flour
  • 14 g Dry yeast
  • 250 ml Lukewarm milk I used evaporated soy milk. You can use coconut to keep soy-free
  • 60 g Sugar
  • 12 g Salt
  • 90 g Egg yolks
  • 150 g Vegetable shortening You can use butter if not dairy-free
  • 225 g caramelized onions paste

Instructions
 

  • Mix dry and make a well on the center.
  • Add liquids, eggs and 2/3 of the fat. Mix until a rough dough forms.
  • Transfer to a lightly floured surface and knead for 10-15 minutes, until you get a soft dough.
  • Transfer to a lightly oiled bowl and let rest for 1hr at room temperature or until double in size.
  • Knead the remaining shortening in, and let rise for another hour.
  • Punch the dough and form a ball. Let rest in the counter for 10 min to relax. Roll into a rectangular shape, about 17 x 15 inches.
  • Spread the caramelized onions paste evenly and add the arugula. Shape into a roll and cut into 10 rolls.
  • Arrange on a baking sheet with baking paper and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 20 -25 minutes, or until the rolls are lightly golden on top.
  • If desired, brush the top lightly with olive oil as soon as they get out of the oven. Let rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely (if you can really wait for that!!)
Keyword baking, dinner, rolls

Have you make these Caramelized Onions and Arugula Rolls yet? If so, use the tag #kasheribbean to share on social media and, don’t forget to follow on instagram and pinterest to keep up with our easy recipes from us and the blogosphere!

 

Caramelized Onions & Arugula Rolls Read More »