20 Delicious Passover Desserts to End Your Seder on a Sweet Note
For your chocolate-loving guests—and those more partial to fruity flavors.
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Chances are, your family has a favorite flourless, dairy-free Passover dessert that has been passed down through the generations. But once in a while it's nice to try something different for the seder meal, especially since other Passover recipes—with its gefilte fish and brisket—remain much the same every year.
These simple holiday treats are a few of our new standbys, and are sure to please, whether you're in the mood for something light and refreshing or rich and sweet. If you spot an ingredient (like vanilla ice cream) that's not Kosher for Passover, feel free to replace it with a dairy-free Kosher for Passover product that suits you. And remember: it isn't Passover without chocolate-covered matzo—we've included five variations in this roundup. Chag sameach!
Related: An Introduction to Passover Traditions
Flourless Chocolate Cake
You can never go wrong with this decadent, fudgy classic. You use both cocoa powder and bittersweet chocolate to give this dessert its rich chocolate flavor.
Coconut Macaroons
With just 5 ingredients, you can whip up these chewy flourless cookies—perfect for Passover or Easter. Make sure you beat the egg whites well until soft peaks form to give this sweet its light texture.
Salty Coffee Toffee Bars
This easy, peasy dessert takes just 30 minutes of prep to create a rich caramel-esque toffee bar. While this calls for club crackers, matzo would be a perfect base in its place.
Strawberry Dust Meringues
Meringues may seem like a fancy and complicated treat to make, but they're simple to whip up and call for only seven ingredients—no flour needed. Use your food processor to turn freeze-dried strawberries into a flavorful (and colorful) adornment for your treats.
Chocolate Almond Cake
Greg DuPree
Break out the food processor for this rich cake. Blanched almonds and bittersweet chocolate are processed until they're perfectly ground, then vanilla, beaten egg whites, and sugar are added to finish the cake.
Related: How to Prepare for the Passover Seder Meal—Including the Seder Plate
Honeydew Blackberry Ice Cream Sundaes
Honestly, who could turn down ice cream sundaes? This fruity version features honeydew melon, blackberry ice cream, and an easy-to-make sesame-honey brittle. But if those flavors aren't your favorite, feel free to trade in some sweet seasonal fruit that your family likes—such as fresh strawberries and vanilla ice cream with the brittle.
Sheet Pan Pavlova With Berries and Mangoes
Welcome Passover (and the start of spring!) with this fruit-topped pavlova. Stick to the berries and mangoes called for here, or use stone fruits, apple slices, and pomegranate seeds instead.
Flourless Spiced Hot Chocolate Cake
Chances are you already have a go-to flourless chocolate cake recipe that you dust off every Passover, but why not change things up a bit with this spiced hot chocolate version? Here, the rich cake gets a flavorful boost courtesy of ground cinnamon and cayenne.
Holiday Brigadeiros
These Brazilian treats make for an easy holiday dessert no matter what holiday you’re celebrating, and since they don’t contain any flour they are Passover-approved. Roll your brigadeiros in shredded coconut, or very finely crushed nuts like pistachios, pecans, or walnuts, for a satisfying crunch.
No-Churn Roasted Strawberry Ice Cream
While this ice cream is made with dairy, you can always use dairy-free ingredients instead if your Passover feast is kosher. No matter what you use in the base, the real star here is the roasted strawberries, which are sweet, extra-fruity, and downright delicious.
Related: Matzo Brei Recipe for Passover (or a Simple Breakfast)
Easy Chocolate Mousse With Croissant Crumbs
Swap croissant crumbs for matzo crumbs in this mousse recipe and you’ve got yourself a Passover-friendly dessert that doesn’t disappoint. (Or skip the crumbs and go just for the rich and delicious mousse!)
No-Churn Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream
Fred Hardy
You don't need an ice cream maker to serve a tasty homemade ice cream. A frozen cherry jam is swirled with a cheesecake-like ice cream base, then frozen for a perfect treat.
Sweet Tahini and Date Truffles
Victor Protasio
It may sound like an odd combination, but tahini, dates, and almonds make a rich filling that are the perfect foil for chocolate. Don't miss out on the touch of sea salt at the top, which really rounds out the flavor.
Winter Citrus Pavlova
Greg DuPree
This pretty Passover-friendly dessert looks almost too good to eat. A creamy layer of curd (we include a recipe for ginger-lime curd, or you can use storebought lemon curd in its place) is sandwiched between layers of meringue, and topped with an array of fresh citrus slices.
Watermelon Mojito Granita Recipe
If you’re looking to end your seder with a dessert that will give your guests a little buzz, give this watermelon mojito granita recipe a try. In this refreshing dish, watermelon, white rum, mint jelly, and a generous dose of lime juice come together to create a slushy-like treat.
Related: How to Make Homemade Ice Cream—and 5 Recipes to Try
Chocolate-Chip Meringue Kisses
Fluffy clouds of meringue are studded with chocolate chips for this sweet and simple Passover dessert recipe. It takes just four ingredients and five minutes of prep to make them. (But you'll need to leave aside two hours for baking!)
Chocolate Bark With Dried Fruit and Spices
This rich chocolate bark studded with dried fruit and dusted with spices is inspired by a recipe for chocolate-dipped figs in the cookbook Modern Jewish Cooking by Leah Koenig. Adding a bit of shortening to the melted chocolate keeps it shiny and smooth once it cools and saves the work of tempering.
Lemony Almond Macaroons
Grated lemon zest perks up these chewy coconut macaroons, while sliced almonds add a nice crunch. As an added bonus, these bite-sized treats take just 20 minutes to bake.
Cherries Jubilee
This sweet and tart dessert is easy to make for a crowd, and takes less than 30 minutes to whip up. If you don't have fresh cherries on hand, frozen will work beautifully.
Gluten-Free Almond Macaroon Cake
Chewy coconut macaroons meet a classic almond cake in this simple recipe that only requires six pantry staples. If you’re looking for a Passover dessert that’s familiar but not boring, this is it.
Baked Cinnamon Roasted Pineapple
For Passover, serve these sweet and tangy roasted pineapple pieces with ice cream, whipped cream, or pudding. They're also delicious on their own!
Related: 25 Modern Passover Recipes for Your Family's Seder
Raspberry Sorbet With Whipped Cream and Meringues
You don't have to spend hours in the kitchen to make something delicious. The trick to this delicious dish? Just a little bit of assembly turns raspberry sorbet into a full-fledged dessert with freshly whipped cream and meringue crumbles.
White Chocolate Ginger Matzo
Follow the recipe through step three. Drizzle the matzo with three tablespoons melted white chocolate, then top with three tablespoons coarsely chopped crystallized ginger and three tablespoons dried blueberries.
Salted Nut and Honey Matzo
Follow the recipe through step three. Then drizzle the matzo with 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons natural nut butter. If the nut butter is too thick to drizzle, stir in a bit of melted coconut oil. Top with 2 tablespoons toasted slivered almonds, 3 teaspoons honey, and a sprinkle of sea salt (such as Maldon).
Nutty Caramel Coconut Matzo
Follow the recipe through step three. Then drizzle the matzo with 3 tablespoons caramel sauce, then top with 1/3 cup coarsely-chopped pecans and 1/4 cup toasted coconut chips.
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Superfood Crunch
Follow the recipe through step three. Place 2 tablespoons pre-rinsed quinoa in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Toast for 3 to 5 minutes until the quinoa is fragrant, slightly puffed, and lightly golden brown. Remove from the heat and sprinkle over matzo. Top with 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped salted pistachios and 3 tablespoons dried cranberries.
Healthy Banana Bites
Just three ingredients and your freezer are all you need to make this healthy treat. Frozen banana slices are sandwiched with nut butter, then dipped in chocolate.
Sweet Citrus Blend Matzo
Follow this recipe through step three. Using a small knife, cut the zest of an orange into very thin pieces. Top the matzot with a few strips of orange zest (or candied orange peel), 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds, and 1/4 cup mini white chocolate chips.
Potato Chip Crispy Treats
This more Passover-friendly take on the classic rice-crispy treat swaps in salty potato chips for the perfect sweet-salty treat. Feel free to sprinkle in chocolate chips or any other goodies you love.
Chocolate Coconut Tartlets
Think of these treats like a macaroon with a little extra panache. The coconut mixture is pressed into mini muffin pans to create the crust, then dark chocolate ganache is piped into the centers.
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