📍 Where this dish comes from: Old City of Jerusalem · The Western Wall
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Hamantaschen’s triangular shape is inseparable from Purim, and this version keeps that same recognizable fold, built on a cream cheese-almond flour dough rather than traditional cookie dough.
What You’ll Need
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 4 tbsp butter softened
- 3 tbsp granulated sugar substitute
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sugar-free fruit preserves (apricot or raspberry)
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Beat in sugar substitute, egg, and vanilla.
- Mix in almond flour until a soft dough forms. Chill 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Roll the chilled dough between two sheets of parchment to about 1/4-inch thickness and cut into 3-inch circles.
- Spoon a small amount of preserves into the center of each circle.
- Fold up three sides to form a triangle, pinching the corners firmly to seal, leaving the center exposed.
- Bake 16–18 minutes, until golden.
- Cool completely before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 180kcal | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 3g
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Health Benefits
- Almond flour provides fiber and healthy fats that a traditional wheat cookie lacks.
- Sugar-free preserves keep the fruit filling’s flavor without the added sugar of a traditional version.
- A naturally gluten-free take on a beloved holiday cookie.