Decadent Chanukah Desserts
If there's one word to describe Chanukah's sweet tooth, it's "decadent". In an oil-rich holiday at the coldest time of year, take the opportunity to indulge in these delicious fleishig and parve desserts this holiday.
First Night of Chanukah
Maple-Bacon Glazed Doughnuts
You know you want to try it.... the salty, smoky sweet beef or lamb bacon adds crunch and pure decadence to any donut. These rarely make it out of the kitchen before being devoured!
Second Night of Chanukah
Chanukah Cookies
Make these basic sugar cookies and cut into dreidles and stars for chanukah!
Third Night of Chanukah
Figs with Bacon and Chile
A quick, sweet and savory combo that would work well as an appetizer or a dessert -- if they don't all get eaten right in the kitchen first.
Fourth Night of Chanukah
Beef-Bacon Gingersnaps
This is Julia Moskin's take on Sweedish Ginger Cookies, which are famously made with rendered fat leftover after frying bacon. Julia suggests serving bacon on a few weekend mornings and saving the fat; for Chanukah, you could easily collect enough shmaltz by the third or fourth night of the holiday!
Fifth Night of Chanukah
Chocolate-Dipped Bacon with Cayenne & Sea Salt
Here is an extravagant, beautiful (and easy to make) dessert that's impressive enough for a holiday, and tasty enough to find an excuse to make it any time!
Shabbat, Sixth Night of Chanukah
Rosemary Olive Oil Cake
Here's a simple, moist olive oil cake, perfect for celebrating the miracle of Chanukah! Dress it up with sweet berry preserves or a fruity liqueur.
Seventh Night of Chanukah
Olive Oil Brownies with Sea Salt
Moist in the center and crisp at the corners, these fudgy brownies are lusciously smooth but for the occasional crunch of a chocolate chip. Their bittersweet character is accentuated by the olive oil, while dark brown sugar makes them extra rich. Be sure to sprinkle the salt on top while the brownies are still warm. The heat helps the salt adhere. Use a mild oil here: Anything too grassy or sharp might overpower the chocolate.
Eighth Night of Chanukah
Sufganiot with Liver Mousse and Pomegranate Glaze
This is a multi-step recipe brought to us by The Musket Club and the folks at Fleishigs Magazine. If you're looking for an elegant Chanukah dessert, this is it!
Eighth Night of Chanukah
Meaty Sufganiot
Take your sufganiot in a meaty direction, stuffing them with savory shredded meat like leftover BBQ brisket or pulled lamb shoulder. This is a recipe for yeasted doughnuts, so you'll need to allow plenty of time for the dough to rise. But like many good things, these are worth the wait!
