Frittella (doughnut)

Frittelle di zucca, the Italian Jewish pumpkin fritters In Italy, pumpkin fritters count as a proper Hanukkah dessert, and the squash version from the Veneto is the one to know. Mashed winter squash goes into the batter, which gives a soft, almost custardy middle and a natural sweetness that needs only a dusting of sugar. This is the smart pick if you are already roasting squash for the meal: save a cup, and dessert is half done. They also sit well alongside the honey-soaked fritters on this list, being lighter and less sticky for guests eating with their fingers.