Top 12 Hamantaschen in Israel for Purim

Ha’ofim Ha’ktanim has unveiled an innovative Asian-inspired hamantaschen, featuring mango-coconut chutney encased in a delicate shortcrust pastry, complemented by almond cream and a hint of spice. Price: 6 shekels each.

Arcaffe’s version, filled with ricotta, received similar high praise. Prices are 55 shekels for a box of 13, or 4.23 shekels per unit when purchased individually at 5 shekels each.

Roladin’s latest offering features a delightful pink glaze, earning high marks for both its appearance and flavor. Its shortcrust base is loaded with berry marmalade and almond marzipan, all topped with a crust of freeze-dried raspberries.

Also highly rated is the Gold Cookie Cream variant, filled with cream cheese and caramel cookie pieces encased in a chocolate crust. Price: 6 shekels each.

Metuka showcases a vibrant assortment, featuring pistachio cream in green-hued dough paired with berry confiture in a rich reddish pastry. Price: 47 shekels for a 220-gram box (21.36 shekels per 100 grams).

Goldy’s equally impressive parve pistachio hamantaschen scored similarly. Prices are 54 shekels for a box of 12, equating to 4.5 shekels each.

Biscotti’s buttery shortcrust hamantaschen, layered with smooth milk chocolate and filled with petit beurre cream alongside caramelized cookie crumble, have proven to be a favorite among younger testers and military personnel. Price: 49 shekels for a 280-gram box (17.5 shekels per 100 grams).

For those who appreciate marzipan, pastry chef Uri Scheft’s “Napoleon hat” from Lehamim bakery has received accolades once more. Crafted from buttery dough and ground almonds, it’s filled with premium marzipan. Price: 17.9 shekels per 100 grams.

Boutique Central offers hamantaschen made from rich buttery dough, featuring an almond butter base and a poppy seed filling. Price: 3.5 shekels per unit.

Children, in particular, were delighted by the chain’s Purim special: a clown-shaped double cream puff stuffed with vanilla cream and strawberry crumble, coated in white chocolate with a ganache collar. Price: 34 shekels per unit, catering to dessert fans.

Haupt’s butter-based shortcrust hamantaschen earned top marks among traditional styles, available at its new branch in Bnei Dror Mall and Even Yehuda. Fillings range from poppy seed and chocolate to gianduja and dates. Tasters noted, “It was impossible to resist snacking on these bite-sized delights.” Price: 38 shekels for a box of 12.

Price: 38 shekels for a box of 12.

For enthusiasts of the Dubai pistachio trend, Maafeh Ne’eman offers tender shortcrust hamantaschen filled with pistachio paste, chocolate, and chopped kadaif strands. Price: 38 shekels for a 380-gram box (8.90 shekels per 100 grams).

Notable contenders in the tasting session included Miki Shemo’s shortcrust hamantaschen stuffed with nuts and Medjool dates, priced at 49 shekels for a 350-gram box.

MIMI’s handmade poppy-seed hamantaschen also received high marks. Priced at 48 shekels for a box of nine or 7 shekels each, this gluten-free option is well-loved.

Landwer’s upscale bakery crafted a special XL hamantaschen at BreadClub, filled with rich chocolate and salted pretzel. Price: 15 shekels each.

NOLA American Bakery offers a s’mores variant blending Nutella with marshmallow. Prices are set at 10 shekels for a single unit, or 45 shekels for a box.

For fans of chocolate soufflé, Shany bakery showcased a standout option this year: a chocolate soufflé hamantaschen that scored exceptionally well with tasters. Price: 49 shekels for a 300-gram box (16.33 shekels per 100 grams).

Gutale in Even Yehuda specializes in handmade hamantaschen with unique flavors, such as white chocolate, premium pistachio paste topped with crushed pistachios, and almond cream with cinnamon-butter apples.

Prices range between 56 to 60 shekels for boxes of 16 to 20 units (3 to 3.5 shekels each).