Food & Party Planning Ideas

Embrace Tradition Through Hanukkah Dishes

Wilton Creates Symbolic Holiday Treats for the Whole Family to Share

Fill minds with history this Hanukkah and make treats that chronicle teachings central to the Jewish faith. Wilton's delicious Jelly Doughnuts (Soofganiots) and Mini Cheesecakes will fill stomachs with delectable foods while telling the tales of Hanukkah.

"Serving meals that retell the meaning of Hanukkah is invaluable for children," states Nancy Siler, the consumer affairs director of Wilton Enterprises. "The whole family can recall the importance of the holiday, while enjoying these delectable treats."

Symbolic Delights
Like commonly served potato pancakes (latkes), Jelly Doughnuts (soofganiots) are traditional, fried Hanukkah delicacies. Symbolic of the time Judah miraculously lit the eternal light (N'er Tamid) for eight days with only one tiny jug of oil, foods fried in oil are an essential part of Hanukkah. Served for breakfast or as a dessert, soofganiots are delectable! Present a variety of jelly doughnuts to family and friends by using different fillings in the doughnut centers. Raspberry, apricot and grape are just a few of the options.

Soofganiots are prepared simply by cutting refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough into star shapes--to resemble the Star of David--with Wilton's 6-Point Star Perimeter Cutter, then frying them in three inches of vegetable oil. When it's time to fill the buttery pastry with jam, do so with Wilton's Disposable Decorating Bag and Decorating Tip #230. Sprinkle cinnamon and sugar on the cooled doughnuts. Or for an extra treat, pour heated Ready-To-Use Decorator Icing on top.

Dairy, Dairy Good!
Celebrate a recent tradition this Hanukkah and bake mouthwatering Mini Cheesecakes. Dairy is a mainstay of the Hanukkah menu in honor of Judith (Yehudit) when she saved her village from the Syrian governor by serving wine and "cheesecakes." Start your own Hanukkah family tradition by coordinating an assortment of toppings for the cheesecakes, such as caramel, strawberries or whipped cream. Kids will love demonstrating their creativity when decorating their own Mini Cheesecakes.

To make the delectable Mini Cheesecakes, simply pour a mixture of cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and eggs into a baking cup lined with a vanilla wafer. Bake, chill and enjoy! Jazz up the cheesecakes with Wilton's Blue/Yellow Sparkles and Hanukkah Icing Decorations.

Hanukkah (Soofganiot) Doughnuts
Hanukkah Mini Cheesecakes
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