Food Recipe Collections & Favorites Desserts 20 Delicious Passover Desserts to End Your Seder on a Sweet Note For your chocolate-loving guests—and those more partial to fruity flavors. By Betty Gold, Betty Gold Betty Gold is the former senior digital food editor at Real Simple. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Georgia Freedman, Georgia Freedman Georgia Freedman is a freelance writer and editor with nearly two decades of experience in print and digital publications. Highlights: * Began her magazine career at Saveur, where she worked her way up to managing editor * Author of 2018 cookbook, Cooking South of the Clouds—Recipe and Stories from China's Yunnan Province * A food and travel writer who's work has appeared in Real Simple, The Wall Street Journal, Saveur, Afar, and Martha Stewart Living, among other publications. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines and Samantha Leffler Samantha Leffler Instagram Website Samantha is the senior food editor at RealSimple and previously launched the US Weekly food vertical, where she wrote about the intersection of food and pop culture. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 30, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Kate Stoupas/Getty Images 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! An Introduction to Passover Traditions 01 of 20 Flourless Chocolate Cake Roland Bello You can never go wrong with this decadent, fudgy classic. Get the recipe 02 of 20 Coconut Macaroons José Picayo With just 5 ingredients, you can whip up these chewy flourless cookies—perfect for Passover or Easter. Get the recipe 03 of 20 Strawberry Dust Meringues Caitlin Bensel 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. Get the recipe 04 of 20 Sheet Pan Pavlova With Berries and Mangoes Greg DuPree 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. Get the recipe 05 of 20 Flourless Spiced Hot Chocolate Cake Caitlin Bensel 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. Get the recipe 06 of 20 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. Get the recipe 07 of 20 No-Churn Roasted Strawberry Ice Cream Samantha Seneviratne 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. Get the recipe 08 of 20 Easy Chocolate Mousse With Croissant Crumbs Caitlin Bensel Swap croissant crumbs for matzo crumbs in this mousse recipe and you’ve got yourself a Passover-friendly dessert that doesn’t disappoint. Get the recipe 09 of 20 Watermelon Mojito Granita Recipe Antonis Achilleos 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. Get the recipe How to Make Homemade Ice Cream—and 5 Recipes to Try 10 of 20 Chocolate Bark With Dried Fruit and Spices Josh Wand 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. Get the recipe 11 of 20 Lemony Almond Macaroons Ellen Silverman 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. Get the recipe 12 of 20 Cherries Jubilee Joseph De Leo This sweet and tart dessert is easy to make for a crowd, and takes less than 30 minutes to whip up. Get the recipe 13 of 20 Gluten-Free Almond Macaroon Cake Jennifer Causey 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. Get the recipe 14 of 20 Baked Cinnamon Roasted Pineapple Steve Giralt For Passover, serve these sweet and tangy roasted pineapple pieces with ice cream, whipped cream, or pudding. Get the recipe 15 of 20 Raspberry Sorbet With Whipped Cream and Meringues Marcus Nilsson Turn raspberry sorbet into a full-fledged dessert with freshly whipped cream and meringue crumbles. Get the recipe 16 of 20 White Chocolate Ginger Matzo Grace Elkus 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. Get the recipe 17 of 20 Salted Nut and Honey Matzo Grace Elkus 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). Get the recipe 18 of 20 Nutty Caramel Coconut Matzo Grace Elkus 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. Get the recipe 4 Five-Ingredient Desserts Anyone Can Make 19 of 20 Superfood Crunch Grace Elkus 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. Get the recipe 20 of 20 Sweet Citrus Blend Matzo Grace Elkus 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. Get the recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit