Welcome to The Storied Recipe! Below are links to recipes for 79 Hamantaschen filling ideas, from traditional to super unique and creative! As you find calm in folding, pinching, and decorating your Hamantaschen, I invite you to listen to Lauren's episode Purim Traditions: Honoring a Mother’s Legacy of Love

All around the world, communities celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim with Hamantaschen Cookies. Hamantaschen dough is a sweet pastry with a texture halfway between a shortbread cookie and pie crust. Circles of dough are dotted with a sweet filling, then pinched closed into a triangle shape.

The most traditional of these fillings is a poppy seed paste. In fact, the name Hamantaschen may even come from the Hebrew word for poppy seeds. (Rather than, as legend suggests, Haman’s ears, hat or pocket.)

unbaked hamantaschen filled with apricot and prune fillings scattered on parchment paper surrounded by orange juice and spring flowers

However, in recent years, bloggers have moved away from the most traditional favorite fillings and have begun developing their own unique flavors.

In this post, I’ve curated 79 of the best Hamantaschen filling recipes. In truth, this is only a small fraction of the ideas out there. I can’t wait to see what YOU come up with – please let me know!

How To Make Hamantaschen

3 folded hamantaschen triangles next to 2 unfolded circles

For a traditional, authentic, foolproof dough recipe, plus instructions on how to fold Hamantaschen triangles, and tips & tricks on baking, visit this post:

Purim Cookies! Classic Hamantaschen

How To Use This List

To make the list more readable, I separated it into sections based on the filling's main ingredient
Make sure you read through the whole list. Some recipes had multiple ingredients (for instance, "Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana") and I had to make a judgment how to categorize them.
Use this list as inspiration & create your own fillings
Or click on link to make the Hamantaschen as envisioned by the recipe maker
About 40-50% of the recipes here use a non-traditional dough recipe as well. You can decide to only make the filling with a basic dough recipe.
If you make one of the Savory Hamantaschen fillings, a traditional sweet dough will probably not work as well.
To inspire your creativity, I've also included 14 Bonus Hamantaschen Topping Ideas. You'll find that at the bottom of the post 😉

golden prune and apricot hamantaschen scattered on blue gray background

79 Hamantaschen Filling Ideas

TRADITIONAL FILLINGS

Poppy Seed Filling for Cookies, Pastries and Hamantaschen
Cooks in 15 minutes
Scrumptious recipe for mohn - poppy seed filling. Can be used to fill hamantaschen, cookies, pastries, kolaches and more. Thick, rich filling. Kosher.

26 votes 4.7 Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Purim Cookies! Prune u0026amp; Apricot Hamantaschen
Cooks in 3 hours 15 minutes
A classic dairy-free Hamantaschen dough u0026amp; elevated Prune and Apricot fillings elevated with fresh ingredients.

1 vote 5.0 Cuisine: Jewish, Ashkenazi

Tori Avey's Poppy Seed Filling by Tori Avey

Traditional Prune Filling by Lauren Cooper for The Storied Recipe

Traditional Apricot Filling by Lauren Cooper for The Storied Recipe

Apple Fillings

Apple Pie Hamantaschen Cookies
Cooks in 20 minutes
Bring the classic apple pie to your favorite Purim cookies with these apple pie hamantaschen. A traditional cookie with a modern twist. Delicious shortbread cookie dough wrapped around a sweet apple pie filling.

15 votes 5.0 Cuisine: Israel

Apple Pie Hamantaschen by Veena Azmanov
Caramel Apple Filling by Tori Avey
Spiced Apple Chesnut Hamantaschen by Food Network
Gingerbread Hamantaschen with Spiced Apple Filling by Jamie Gellar
Apple Pecan Pie Hamantaschen by Kosher.com
Camembert Hamantaschen with Apple Cinnamon Filling by Jamie Gellar

Caramel Filling

Dulce de Leche Filling by Jewish Food Society

Cheesecake Hamantaschen

Cheesecake Hamantaschen with Cream Cheese Filling & Jam by Chabad.org
Raspberry Cheesecake Hamantaschen (with Raspberries 2 ways!) by My Jewish Learning
Caramel Cheesecake Hamantaschen by Kosher.com
Marbled Cheesecake Hamantaschen by Smitten Kitchen
Graham Cracker Cherry Cheesecake Hamantaschen by Without a Path

Cherry Fillings

Cherry Hamantaschen by Food.com
White Chocolate and Cherry Hamantaschen by Jamie Gellar (sharing Chef Jeff Nathans recipe)

Chocolate Fillings

Chocolate Glazed with Southern Citrus by Kosher Like Me
Chocolate Hamantaschen with Creamy Chocolate Halvah Filling by Kosher Like Me
Chocolate Filled by Kosher.com
Tahini Chocolate Date Hamantaschen with Sesame Seed Topping by Fresh City Farms
Chocolate Chip Hamantaschen by NY Times Cooking
Chocolate Chip Cookie Hamantaschen by Kosher.com
Triple Chocolate Hamantaschen (Dark Chocolate Cookie, Chocolate Filling, White Chocolate Glaze) by My Jewish Learning
Nutella Hamantaschen by Growing Up Gabel
Mint Chocolate Hamantaschen by What Jew Wanna Eat

Fillings Based on Favorite Cookies

Rice Krispie Treats Hamantaschen by My Jewish Learning

Smore's Hamanataschen by One Sarcastic Baker

Speculoos (Cookie Butter) Hamantaschen by My Jewish Learning

Lemon Bar Hamantaschen by Style It Kosher

Cookie Butter Hamantaschen with White Chocolate by The Kitchn

Giant Spumoni Hamantaschen by Molly Yeh on the Food Network

Compost Cookie Hamantaschen (with potato Chips, Cornflakes, etc;) by My Jewish Learning

Dried Fruit Fillings (Dates, Figs, Raisins)

Hamantaschen with Date Filling by Veena Azmanov
Date-Orange Filling by Bon Appetit
Date and Walnut Hamantaschen by Vered Guttman
Fig Jam Almond Hamantaschen with Almond Dough by Nosherium
Raisin Almond Filling by Big Oven

Nut and Nut Spread Fillings

Peanut Butter Filled Brownie Hamantaschen by Overtime Cook
Pistachio Halva Hamantaschen by Veena Azmanov
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Hamantaschen by May I Have That Recipe
Peanut Butter Chocolate Pretzel Hamantaschen by Melinda Strauss
Honey Nut Filling Recipe by Bon Appetit
Marzipan Sprinkle Hamantaschen by My Name is Yeh (Molly Yeh)
Almond Butter Hamantaschen with White Chocolate Drizzle by Kosher.com

Twists on Poppy Seed Fillings

Poppy Seed and Chocolate Hamantaschen by Vered Guttman
Lemon Poppy Seed Hamantaschen by Eating Well
Poppy Pecan Honey Hamantaschen by OuKosher.org

Savory Fillings

Caramelized Onion and Poppy Seed Hamantaschen by NY Times Cooking
Savory Caramlized Onion & Goat Cheese Hamantaschen by What Jew Wanna Eat
Bialys Hamantaschen by What Jew Wanna Eat
Savory Persian Herb and Cheese Hamantaschen by Kosher.com
Thanksgiving Feast Hamantaschen by Jamie Geller
Vegan Savory Spinach Hamantaschen by May I Have That Recipe
Savory Cheese, Red Pepper, and Corn Hamantaschen by Chabad.org
Deli Hamantaschen in Fried Wonton Wrappers by Between Carpools
Taco Hamantaschen by Kosher In The Kitch
Pizza Hamantaschen by Kosher on a Budget
Pizzataschen by Proportional Plate
Spanakopita Hamantaschen by Chabad.org
Easy Savory Goat Cheese and Spinach Hamantaschen by Kosher.com
Guava and Cheese Hamantaschen by My Jewish Learning

Tropical Fillings

Tropical with Pineapple Coconut by Kosher Like Me
Papaya Coconut Hamantaschen by What Jew Wanna Eat
Pineapple Hamantaschen by Food 52
Lime and Coconut Hamantaschen by Wandering Jew

BONUS!
14 Hamantaschen Topping Ideas

Sprinkled Sesame Seeds
Freeze dried raspberries
Drizzled white chocolate
Dipped dark chocolate
Chocolate shavings
Lemon glaze
Shredded coconut
Orange/Lemon/Lime Zest
Sea Salt
Muscavado Sugar
Finely chopped or ground nuts
Sprinkles or Sanding Sugar
Crushed graham crackers
Drizzled caramel

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The Purim Story

As told in the book of Esther...

The Jews were under brutal rule of the Ancient Persians. A beautiful young Jewish woman named Esther was chosen by the king to become his wife, but she did not initially disclose her nationality or religion.

Meanwhile, an evil man named Haman sought to destroy all Jews.

At great risk to her own life, Esther decides to confront the king, reveal herself as a Jewish woman, and expose Haman's villainous intentions, saying "Who knows but I was raised for such a time as this... and if I perish, I perish."

Through Esther's courage, her Uncle Mordecai's cunning, and Haman's own hubris, the Jewish people are saved. Haman is condemned to death.

Now, even the name of the cookie "Hamantaschen" remind Jewish people of God's mercy. Different legends say the triangular-shaped cookies are reminiscent of Haman's hat, Haman's ears, or Haman's pockets.

79 Hamantaschen Filling Ideas

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TRADITIONAL FILLINGS
Tori Avey’s Poppy Seed Filling by Tori Avey
Traditional Prune Filling by Lauren Cooper for The Storied Recipe
Traditional Apricot Filling by Lauren Cooper for The Storied Recipe
APPLE FILLINGS
Apple Pie Hamantaschen by Veena Azmanov
Caramel Apple Filling by Tori Avey
Spiced Apple Chesnut Hamantaschen by Food Network
Gingerbread Hamantaschen with Spiced Apple Filling by Jamie Gellar
Apple Pecan Pie Hamantaschen by Kosher.com
Camembert Hamantaschen with Apple Cinnamon Filling by Jamie Gellar
BERRY FILLINGS
Strawberry Jam Filled by Veena Azmanov
Strawberry Shortcake Hamantaschen (with Whipped Cream & Strawberries) by Joodie the Foodie
Strawberries and Cream Hamantaschen by What Jew Wanna Eat
Blueberry Hamantaschen by Cinnamon Shtick
Blueberry Cobbler Hamantaschen (with Streusel Topping) by Kosher.com
Triple Berry Hamantaschen by Cooking with Carbs
DRINK & BEVERAGE BASED FILLINGS
Strawberry Rosé Hamantaschen by Melinda Strauss
Strawberry Champagne Rainbow Hamantaschen by What Jew Wanna Eat
Pumpkin Chai Hamantaschen by Style It Kosher
FAVORITE CAKES
Red Velvet Hamantaschen by What Jew Wanna Eat
Carrot Cake Hamantaschen by Melinda Strauss
CANDY FILLINGS
Unicorn Hamantaschen by My Jewish Learning
Candy Cane Cookie Hamantaschen by Melinda Strauss
Blue Rock Hamantaschen by Kosher.com
Almond Joy Hamantaschen by Sheri Silver
CARAMEL FILLINGS
Dulce de Leche Filling by Jewish Food Society
CHEESECAKE HAMANTASCHEN
Cheesecake Hamantaschen with Cream Cheese Filling & Jam by Chabad.org
Raspberry Cheesecake Hamantaschen (with Raspberries 2 ways!) by My Jewish Learning
Caramel Cheesecake Hamantaschen by Kosher.com
Marbled Cheesecake Hamantaschen by Smitten Kitchen
Graham Cracker Cherry Cheesecake Hamantaschen by Without a Path
CHERRY FILLINGS
Cherry Hamantaschen by Food.com
White Chocolate and Cherry Hamantaschen by Jamie Gellar (sharing Chef Jeff Nathans recipe)
CHOCOLATE FILLINGS
Chocolate Glazed with Southern Citrus by Kosher Like Me
Chocolate Hamantaschen with Creamy Chocolate Halvah Filling by Kosher Like Me
Chocolate Filled by Kosher.com
Tahini Chocolate Date Hamantaschen with Sesame Seed Topping by Fresh City Farms
Chocolate Chip Hamantaschen by NY Times Cooking
Chocolate Chip Cookie Hamantaschen by Kosher.com
Triple Chocolate Hamantaschen (Dark Chocolate Cookie, Chocolate Filling, White Chocolate Glaze) by My Jewish Learning
Nutella Hamantaschen by Growing Up Gabel
Mint Chocolate Hamantaschen by What Jew Wanna Eat
FAVORITE COOKIES
Rice Krispie Treats Hamantaschen by My Jewish Learning
Smore’s Hamanataschen by One Sarcastic Baker
Speculoos (Cookie Butter) Hamantaschen by My Jewish Learning
Lemon Bar Hamantaschen by Style It Kosher
Cookie Butter Hamantaschen with White Chocolate by The Kitchn
Giant Spumoni Hamantaschen by Molly Yeh on the Food Network
Compost Cookie Hamantaschen (with potato Chips, Cornflakes, etc;) by My Jewish Learning
DRIED FRUIT FILLINGS
Hamantaschen with Date Filling by Veena Azmanov
Date-Orange Filling by Bon Appetit
Date and Walnut Hamantaschen by Vered Guttman
Fig Jam Almond Hamantaschen with Almond Dough by Nosherium
Raisin Almond Filling by Big Oven
NUT & NUT SPREAD FILLINGS
Peanut Butter Filled Brownie Hamantaschen by Overtime Cook
Pistachio Halva Hamantaschen by Veena Azmanov
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Hamantaschen by May I Have That Recipe
Peanut Butter Chocolate Pretzel Hamantaschen by Melinda Strauss
Honey Nut Filling Recipe by Bon Appetit
Marzipan Sprinkle Hamantaschen by My Name is Yeh (Molly Yeh)
Almond Butter Hamantaschen with White Chocolate Drizzle by Kosher.com
TWISTS ON POPPY SEED FILLINGS
Poppy Seed and Chocolate Hamantaschen by Vered Guttman
Lemon Poppy Seed Hamantaschen by Eating Well
Poppy Pecan Honey Hamantaschen by OuKosher.org
SAVORY FILLINGS
Caramelized Onion and Poppy Seed Hamantaschen by NY Times Cooking
Savory Caramlized Onion & Goat Cheese Hamantaschen by What Jew Wanna Eat
Bialys Hamantaschen by What Jew Wanna Eat
Savory Persian Herb and Cheese Hamantaschen by Kosher.com
Thanksgiving Feast Hamantaschen by Jamie Geller
Vegan Savory Spinach Hamantaschen by May I Have That Recipe
Savory Cheese, Red Pepper, and Corn Hamantaschen by Chabad.org
Deli Hamantaschen in Fried Wonton Wrappers by Between Carpools
Taco Hamantaschen by Kosher In The Kitch
Pizza Hamantaschen by Kosher on a Budget
Pizzataschen by Proportional Plate
Spanakopita Hamantaschen by Chabad.org
Easy Savory Goat Cheese and Spinach Hamantaschen by Kosher.com
Guava and Cheese Hamantaschen by My Jewish Learning
TROPICAL FILLINGS
Tropical with Pineapple Coconut by Kosher Like Me
Papaya Coconut Hamantaschen by What Jew Wanna Eat
Pineapple Hamantaschen by Food 52
Lime and Coconut Hamantaschen by Wandering Jew

79 Hamantaschen Filling Ideas (With Links to Every Recipe)

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