Need delicious Passover desserts, cakes and treats your family will love? No problem! These Pesach dessert and baking recipes are tried and tested and recommended by my family to yours.
Coming up with creative and delicious cakes, showstopping Pesach desserts, and yummy cookies and bakes can be difficult at the best of times, but when your main ingredients are missing, it’s a real challenge! I try to avoid using matzah meal in my Pesach baking because I think it has a very particular flavour which I don’t much like, but I do get creative with almonds, coconut and potato flour (potato starch) and it’s possible to create some really fabulous goodies.
For specifically vegan desserts, treats and baked goods (and everything else!) head over to the Vegan Pesach Survival Guide, which has over 40 delicious plant-based Passover recipes.
Passover desserts, bakes and cakes
Below you will find a selection of our family favourite Pesach cakes, cookies and desserts. My daughter Kipper is particularly fond of the Passover tiramisu! I think my favourite is the gluten-free lemon and lavender cake – you can skip the lavender if that’s not your thing, and it’s still delicious.
Whether it’s for a celebratory family meal, a relaxed afternoon tea, or just a quick snack with a cuppa, I think you’ll find something here to suit. These Passover dessert and baking recipes include cookies, cakes, cupcakes, slices and desserts. So tuck in and enjoy!
The best Passover cakes, treats and desserts
1. Favourite chocolate pecan cookies
These are some of my favourite cookies to eat year round! I usually use a mixture of tahini and peanut butter, but if you avoid kitniot, you can simply substitute almond butter (or the nut butter of your choice) for either or both of these. They will still be delicious, and hard to eat just one!
2. Flourless chocolate fudge brownie cookies
Make them dairy or parve, with or without nuts, these easy fudge brownie cookies (brookies) are sure to be a big family hit. We all love them and I make them for Pesach every year!
3. Duke of Cambridge matza cake
A delicious kosher-for-Pesach version of classic British tiffin, aka chocolate biscuit cake. Packed with wine-soaked matza pieces, walnuts and dried fruits and covered in dark chocolate, it’s an indulgent vegan Passover treat.
4. Lemon, lavender and almond cake
OK, I know the lavender isn’t for everyone but you can leave it out and you still get a rich, moist lemony cake, drizzled with zingy lemon icing and begging to be eaten. This naturally gluten-free cake is luscious enough to serve as dessert with some fresh fruit, but can double-up as a terrific Pesach afternoon tea treat.
5. Flourless chocolate chip cookies
These are so good that this is my go-to chocolate chip cookie recipe year round! They’re made with nut butter so are arguably more nutritious than a regular cookie, and they have the perfect chewy texture and crispy edges. Yum!
6. Coconut cupcakes with raspberry apple syrup
These yummy Passover cupcakes are topped with fresh raspberries and drenched in a fruity syrup to keep them super moist and extra delicious. Eat with a spoon for maximum enjoyment.
7. Flourless chocolate hazelnut brownie cake
The gorgeous flavour of this dense and chocolatey Passover brownie cake is reminiscent of nutella… Need I say more?! Serve warm with ice-cream for an indulgent Passover dessert or treat yourself to a slice (or two!) with a cup of coffee. You deserve it!
8. Incredible egg-free 1-ingredient chocolate mousse
Can you guess what’s in it? CHOCOLATE! This amazing mousse contains no dairy, egg, parve whip, marshmallows, or anything else. It’s just chocolate, and a little water – and that’s it. Incredible! So rich and delicious, you’ll only need a small serving… probably!
9. Zimtsterne – spiced Magen David cookies
A classic German cookie that’s traditionally made in wintertime, but is a delicious treat for Passover too! The well-loved recipe for these tasty cinnamon-scented cookies is completely K-for-P, and they have a terrific Magen David shape to boot. What’s not to love?!
10. Chocolate & vanilla coconut butter cookies
Deliciously moreish crumbly-soft cookies, made with coconut only and free from other nuts. I’m never sure whether I prefer the chocolate or the vanilla ones, they’re both so good! These yummy Pesach cookies are also dairy-free & parve.
11. Watermelon & berry salad with basil mint sugar
A fresh, zingy fruity dessert that a step up from a standard fruit salad. This watermelon and berry salad is a great way to round off a festive lunch. Add the herby sugar to the serving bowl or let people sprinkle it themselves at the table.
12. Indulgent Pesach Tiramisu
Gorgeous layers of coffee-soaked hazelnut sponge, rich cocoa, and billowing mascarpone cream make this Passover tiramisu recipe a winner every year. Plus, it benefits from being made in advance, so you can prep ahead and leave in the fridge for 24 hours until you need it. Dessert perfection!
13. Cinnamon sugar matza nachos
Crunchy and delicious, these matza nachos are extremely moreish! Especially when you use them to scoop up a zingy fruit salsa.
More Passover desserts and treats
If you liked the look of these, you might also enjoy
- Little gooseberry baked custards
- Almond butter cupcakes with blueberries or chocolate chips
- Confetti fruit salad
- 10-minute cheat’s Pesach cake pops
- Rhubarb, ginger & raspberry jellies
Or how about charoset-stuffed baked apples? Delicious with cream or ice-cream and healthy enough for breakfast!
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