Dubai-Inspired Hamantaschen with Twist

These Dubai-Inspired Hamantaschen bring a unique twist to a traditional treat, blending spices, rich pistachio cream, and crispy kataifi pastry for a delightful texture and flavor. Infused with orange zest and topped with crushed pistachios and a drizzle of milk chocolate, these cookies offer a luxurious, Middle Eastern flair perfect for festive occasions or everyday indulgence. Easy to make, they will become a favorite in your baking repertoire.

Dubai-Inspired Hamantaschen

Flavorful Dubai Hamantaschen Treats

Dubai-Inspired Pistachio Hamantaschen

These Dubai-inspired hamantaschen feature a spiced dough filled with creamy pistachio and crispy kataifi pastry, finished with milk chocolate and crushed pistachios.

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Yields: 14 servings

Ingredients

Pastry Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 tbsp orange juice
• 1 tsp orange zest

Filling

• 1/2 cup pistachio cream
• 1/3 cup kataifi pastry finely chopped and separated

Milk chocolate

• 1 milk chocolate bar
• 1 tbsp coconut oil

Toppings

• 2 tbsp pistachios crushed
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, powdered sugar, granulated sugar, salt, and baking powder.
• Cut the unsalted butter into small pieces and add it to the dry ingredients.
• Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to blend the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
• In a separate small bowl, whisk the egg, vanilla extract, orange juice, and orange zest together.
• Pour the wet ingredients into the flour mixture.
• Mix until the dough comes together.
• Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently until smooth.
• Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
• While the dough chills, prepare the filling by mixing pistachio cream with the finely chopped kataifi pastry.
• Remove the dough from the fridge and roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
• Use a round cookie cutter or glass to cut out circles from the dough.
• Place a spoonful of the pistachio filling in the center of each circle.
• Fold the edges of the dough to form a triangle, pinching the corners firmly to seal.
• Place the hamantaschen on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
• While the cookies bake, melt the milk chocolate with coconut oil in a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth.
• Once the hamantaschen have cooled, drizzle the melted chocolate over them.
• Sprinkle crushed pistachios on top.
• Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
• Enjoy your delicious Dubai-Inspired Hamantaschen!

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