Cream Cheese Hamantaschen Recipe | King Arthur Baking

Cream Cheese Hamantaschen Recipe | King Arthur Baking

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In this version of cream cheese hamantaschen, the dough is tender and sweet, with a simple and classic poppy seed filling. Bake it for Purim or anytime you want a special treat.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (72g) poppy seeds, ground
  • 1/2 cup (113g) milk, whole preferred
  • 1/3 cup (66g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (21g) honey
  • pinch of table salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon King Arthur Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 8 tablespoons (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 ounces (57g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (99g) granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon King Arthur Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon table salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, optional
  • zest of 1/2 lemon, optional
  • 1 3/4 cups (210g) King Arthur Unbleached All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water (egg wash)

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