Your sweet tooth doesn't have to suffer just because it's Passover! This list of kosher for Passover desserts has enough sweet treats for the Passover Seder and beyond.
30 Family-Favorite Passover Desserts
Updated on May 25, 2024
1/30
Flourless Chocolate Torte
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's the perfect dessert for chocoholics—like me! I bake this melt-in-your-mouth torte all the time for special occasions. For an elegant finish, dust it with confectioners' sugar. —Kayla Albrecht, Freeport, Illinois
This ultra chocolatey flourless torte is a perfect Passover dessert. Egg whites are whipped separately to form stiff peaks, which hold this cake together, no flour necessary.
2/30
Passover Rainbow Cookies
Total Time
45 min
Servings
about 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
The name "rainbow cookies" is actually a bit of a misnomer for these classic New York treats. To make the pretty layered cookies, you’ll bake three thin cakes, spread jam between them and coat with smooth melted chocolate. —Shannon Sarna, South Orange, New Jersey
This classic Passover dessert can be found on seder tables throughout the country, but especially in New York. The almond flour and matzo cake meal replace AP flour, making them kosher for Passover. Thin layers of chocolate and jam separate the bright red, yellow and green sponge layers and then the whole cake gets a layer of chocolate over the top before getting cut into “cookies.”
3/30
Matzo Toffee
Total Time
35 min
Servings
1 pound
From the Recipe Creator:
Once you start eating matzo toffee, you may not be able to stop! Matzo crackers are topped with buttery caramel, chocolate and slivered almonds and then baked to perfection. —Sharalyn Zander, Jacksonville, Alabama
Matzo toffee is one of those classic Passover desserts that graces the table year after year. It’s easy to make, even with the help of kiddos, and uses ingredients you probably have on hand during Passover (matzo!). I suggest making a big batch of this to have for a quick dessert throughout the week of Passover.
4/30
Coconut Macaroons
Total Time
30 min
Servings
32 cookies
From the Recipe Creator:
These chewy cookies are my husband's favorite, so he requests them often. I like to make the macaroons on cold winter days and keep them in an airtight bowl on the kitchen counter. They never last long! —Peggy Key, Grant, Alabama
5/30
Rosemary Citrus Sorbet
Total Time
10 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This pretty pastel dessert bursts with the fresh flavors of grapefruit, lime and rosemary. —Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah
This citrusy chilled dessert is a great dairy-free option for Passover. Aside from the sugar, herbs and citrus, it only requires a freezer and a little bit of chilling time.
6/30
Apple Cake for Passover
Total Time
55 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Adding a dollop of whipped cream is a sweet addition to this Passover apple cake! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Like many Passover desserts, apple cake requires a lot of eggs, so make sure you have plenty on hand before you start cooking. You’ll also need a few tart apples like Granny Smiths or Braeburns.
7/30
Mom's Fried Apples
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Mom often made these rich cinnamon-sugar apples when I was growing up. I swear the folks at Cracker Barrel copied her recipe! —Margie Tappe, Prague, Oklahoma
This simple dessert is naturally kosher for Passover since it has so few ingredients and is very easy to bring together. Serve these sweetened apples with a dollop of homemade whipped cream and eat throughout the week when you’re in need of a sweet treat.
8/30
Easy Almond Joy Chia Pudding
Total Time
15 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I enjoy making this coconut milk chia pudding recipe because it's easy and I can find all the ingredients at my local market. No baking is required, and it's served in individual jars for guests. For more flavor, add shredded coconut. —Ashley Altan, Hanover, Maryland
We love easy no-bake desserts, especially the ones we can enjoy during Passover. This one layers pudding, chocolate chips and almonds for an overnight parfait. As a bonus, it can be made up to three days ahead.
9/30
Macarons
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
30 macarons
From the Recipe Creator:
Even when decorated simply—a sprinkle of sugar and a drizzle of icing—these stylish beauties will be the showstoppers on any Christmas cookie tray. They are part of our creative Christmas cookies collection every year. —Josh Rink, Photo Stylist Taste of Home
10/30
Slow-Cooker Baked Apples
Total Time
4 hours 25 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Coming home to this irresistible dessert on a dreary day is just wonderful; it’s slow-cooker easy. — Evangeline Bradford, Erlanger, Kentucky
Sometimes simpler is better, as is the case with these slow-cooker baked apples. Since there are only a handful of ingredients—the most important being the apple itself—don’t skip out on the OJ concentrate or orange zest. They really punch up the flavor.
11/30
Flourless Olive Oil Chocolate Cake
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This flourless cake is baked with olive oil to create a rich and savory flavor. Top with ice cream, confectioners' sugar or anything sweet to balance out the deep chocolaty flavor. —Jenna Barnard, Gilbert, Arizona
Some desserts just happen to be kosher for Passover, because they naturally don’t include any forbidden ingredients. This olive oil chocolate cake is one of those desserts. It’s perfect for Passover because it uses olive oil and eggs in place of flour. Here are the best olive oils to choose from for a quality-tasting cake.
12/30
Cashew Butter Cookies
Total Time
35 min
Servings
20 cookies
From the Recipe Creator:
These cashew butter cookies are on a more sophisticated level than peanut butter. They are vegan and gluten-free, so you'll be able to share with all your friends. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
These are like elevated peanut butter cookies, but they’re also gluten free and vegan. Four ingredients will yield sweet, crunchy cookies you can crosshatch with a fork for a pretty design.
13/30
Nut Fruit Bark
Total Time
15 min
Servings
1-1/2 pounds
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a sophisticated version of fruit bark. Dark chocolate turns into a rich mocha flavor with the espresso powder. If you're a fan of sweet-salty tidbits, make sure to use the sea salt. —Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey
This gluten free, no-bake dessert requires chilling time, so plan ahead when you’re making it. The combination of rich chocolate with dried fruit, nuts and sea salt goes perfectly together with very little actual cooking time.
14/30
Cranberry Lime Macaroons
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
It wouldn’t be the holidays for my family and friends if I didn’t make these chewy lime-flavored macaroons. I usually make several batches a week during the season..—Alisa Costa, Chatham, New York
These light and flavorful little desserts are easier to make than they look. The whipped egg white acts as a binder, holding together the coconut, lime zest and cranberries to form a perfect Passover bite.
15/30
Almond-Pecan Date Truffles
Total Time
20 min
Servings
1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My daughter and I came across a date candy recipe when she was learning about ancient Egypt. We changed some of the spices and nuts to suit our taste. My dad was a beekeeper and Mom always made a coconut date ball for Christmas. The truffles remind me of past Christmases and are ideal for something quick yet festive on a holiday tray. —Lori Daniels, Beverly, West Virginia
Truffles don’t need to be cooked or baked, just chilled in the refrigerator. For an extra special treat, finish them by drizzling melted chocolate over top.
16/30
Chunky Banana Cream Freeze
Total Time
15 min
Servings
6 servings (3 cups)
From the Recipe Creator:
Everyone loves ice cream, but we all know it doesn't make a great after-school snack. Until this! With its sweet banana-almond flavor and chunky texture, this appealing banana peanut butter "ice cream" is a crowd-pleaser. People who ask me for the recipe can't believe how easy it is to make. —Kristen Bloom, Okinawa, Japan
Ice cream might not always be the healthiest, but this banana cream freeze is guilt-free all the way. Filled with bananas, milk, coconut and peanut butter, it can also be customized to your liking before freezing it or after if you dress it up like a sundae.
17/30
Chocolate-Dipped Hazelnut Macaroons
Total Time
50 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These pretty cookies are perfect for the special holiday season and pretty easy to make! —Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri
These hazelnut macaroons are an amped up version of the classic. Use a pastry bag to pipe out the hazelnut mixture onto the macaroon, making the prettiest little morsels for dessert trays.
18/30
Strawberry-Hazelnut Meringue Shortcakes
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
In summer the strawberry farms are open for picking. I serve strawberries with a crunchy hazelnut meringue cookie. —Barbara Estabrook, Rhinelander, Wisconsin
This Passover-friendly play on the classic strawberry shortcake is absolutely delicious. Egg white meringues take the place of a biscuit, and they’re topped with fresh strawberries and some frozen yogurt. Need a refresher on how to make meringue? We’ve got you covered.
19/30
Two-Berry Pavlova
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a light and airy dessert that I first tried in Ireland. When I got home, I made this berry pavlova for my kids, who loved to build their own with their favorite fruits. The whipped cream makes for icing on the cake! —Norma Stevenson, Eagan, Minnesota
Pavlovas are often served at the Passover Seder table as an impressive, kosher for Passover dessert. In this one, loads of strawberries, blackberries and whipped cream top a classic meringue.
20/30
Chocolate-Covered Matzo
Total Time
25 min
Servings
about 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My entire family asks me to make this chocolate-covered matzo every Passover and Hanukkah! I've even been asked to ship it across the country. You can use white chocolate, dark chocolate or a combination, or add nuts before the chocolate sets. —Dana Darrow, Nashua, New Hampshire
It’s not Passover without some chocolate-covered matzo! Make it your own by sprinkling your favorite chopped nuts or sprinkles on top.
21/30
Strawberry Citrus Ice
Total Time
15 min
Servings
about 3-1/2 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Daiquiri fans, put away your straws for this blend of strawberries, lime juice and orange juice in a refreshing ice. — Robin M. Keane, Framingham, Massachusetts
This frozen treat blends fresh strawberries and juices for a dairy-free dessert. It requires an ice cream maker (these are our Test Kitchen’s favorite ice cream makers) to bring it all together, and the result is a smooth and tasty berry and citrus kosher ice cream.
22/30
Chocolate Meringue Stars
Total Time
55 min
Servings
about 4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These light, delicate chocolate meringue cookies are always a hit. Their big chocolate flavor makes it difficult to keep the kids away before they're on the cookie tray! —Edna F. Lee, Greeley, Colorado
These little chocolate meringue cookies are perfect to have on hand during Passover for a sweet snack. Once they’re cooked, they’re dipped halfway in chocolate, making an impressive looking, as well as tasty, dessert.
23/30
Chocolate Pomegranate Candies
Total Time
10 min
Servings
about 1/2 pound
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe pairs white and dark chocolate with whole, natural ingredients for an unbelievably delicious treat! These candies are perfect to give as a gift for Christmas. —Kelly Zdrowak, Orchard Park, New York
This play on chocolate bark is an impressive dessert to serve at your Passover Seder. Use high quality baking chocolate for the tastiest outcome.
24/30
Chocolate-Avocado Mousse
Total Time
5 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I have rheumatoid arthritis, and I follow a special diet to help manage the symptoms. This avocado mousse is simple to make and tastes heavenly. The avocados can help reduce inflammation. —Kelly Kirby, Mill Bay, Nova Scotia
Avocado is not just for savory foods! It’s used in this dairy-free dessert as the creamy base for the mousse. The coconut milk and baking cocoa absorb the flavor so you won’t even know it’s there.
25/30
Mocha Meringue Sandwich Cookies
Total Time
45 min
Servings
about 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These crisp, chewy cookies can be made any size you choose. They're also great with a variety of fillings—try making them with fruit preserves. —Marie Valdes, Brandon, FL
These impressive meringue cookies are perfect for your Passover table. Coffee-cocoa filling holds coffee-flavored meringue cookies together in sandwich form. Dust the tops with powdered sugar before serving if you wish.
26/30
Candied Lemon Peel
Total Time
2 hours 35 min
Servings
1 pound
From the Recipe Creator:
This old-fashioned candied lemon peel can also be used a garnish for other desserts. The sweet-tart taste is delightful.—Betty Slivon, Sun City, Arizona
Chocolate-dipped citrus has been gracing Passover meals for decades. Learn how to make this fancy-sounding (but easy to make) dessert for your Passover table. You might even find you like having these in your candy jars year round.
27/30
Orange Jelly Candies
Total Time
25 min
Servings
81 pieces
From the Recipe Creator:
Making candy is my favorite thing to do. I've been collecting candy recipes for more than 40 years and have taken several candy-making classes. These soft confections are fantastic. —Leah Jackson, Washington, Utah
These orange jelly candies remind me of the fruit shaped, sugar-dusted jellies we bought every year for Passover. This homemade version is so much tastier and impressive to share with your Passover guests.
28/30
Classic Creme Brulee
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My favorite dessert is this creme brulee recipe. Recently I was at a party where the guests finished preparing their own desserts by "broiling" the sugar on their portions with a small torch. What a great idea! —Joylyn Trickel, Helendale, California
Creme brulee is one of those tried and true desserts that will please the whole table. Make a basic custard sauce, top with sugar, and broil until you get that crispy, caramelized layer that’s just waiting to be broken with your spoon.
29/30
Jewish Chocolate Chip Mandel Bread
Total Time
40 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This traditional Jewish mandel bread recipe has been passed down in my family for four generations. It tastes wonderful with a cup of coffee, hot cocoa or milk. —Monica Schnapp, Irvine, California
Mandel bread is like Jewish biscotti, a crispy cookie best served with a warm cup of coffee. This mandel bread is made with matzo meal instead of flour, and studded with chocolate chips for a wonderful Passover treat.
30/30
Poached Pears with Orange Cream
Total Time
55 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
End the meal with a flourish with this easy and elegant dessert. A hint of orange lends just enough sweetness to temper the wine's bold taste. —Julianne Schnuck, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Poached pears are a classic Passover dessert, as they’re naturally grain-free and go wonderfully with traditional Passover foods. These pears are poached in red wine and served with a citrusy-cream sauce for an impressive but simple dessert. For this recipe and something to serve with dinner, try one of these kosher wines.
