Shavuot Desserts
The best part about eating a dairy meal is that you can also eat a delicious dairy dessert! Enjoy these scrumptious kosher desserts on Shavuot.
Apple Crumble (Parve or Dairy)
The vanilla sugar and orange juice give this Apple Crumble an extra special taste. This is one of my all time favorite recipes! This dessert is especially delicious when served in the Sukkah during the holiday of Succoth.
The vanilla sugar and orange juice give this Apple Crumble an extra special taste. This is one of my all time favorite recipes! This dessert is especially delicious when served in the Sukkah during the holiday of Succoth.
Baked Cheese Cake - Low Carb, Low Fat (Dairy)
Nechama Cohen, Founder and Executive Director of the Jewish Diabetes Association (JDA) and author of EnLITEned Kosher Cooking, shares her healthy recipe for low carb, low fat Baked Cheese Cake. Nechama writes that the recipe has been a Shavuot family tradition for as long as she can remember.
Nechama Cohen, Founder and Executive Director of the Jewish Diabetes Association (JDA) and author of EnLITEned Kosher Cooking, shares her healthy recipe for low carb, low fat Baked Cheese Cake. Nechama writes that the recipe has been a Shavuot family tradition for as long as she can remember.
Chocoholics' Kosher Chocolate Cake (Dairy)
If you are a chocolate lover, this cake is your dream come true. As a kosher dairy recipe, it is less versatile than kosher parve dessert recipes (kosher observant can not serve it after a festive meat meal). Nevertheless, this Chocoholics' Chocolate Cake is so delicious, everyone should have a copy of it in their recipe box.
If you are a chocolate lover, this cake is your dream come true. As a kosher dairy recipe, it is less versatile than kosher parve dessert recipes (kosher observant can not serve it after a festive meat meal). Nevertheless, this Chocoholics' Chocolate Cake is so delicious, everyone should have a copy of it in their recipe box.
Easy Cheese Cake (Dairy)
This is one of my favorite cheese cakes, and as cheese cakes go it is quite low in calories (though this has never stopped anyone from licking the plate and asking for more). This cake is a must in my house for Shavuot. I make it without a crust, but you can always add a cookie/butter crust of your choice (crush around 200 grams of plain cookies and mix with about 75 grams of melted butter).
This is one of my favorite cheese cakes, and as cheese cakes go it is quite low in calories (though this has never stopped anyone from licking the plate and asking for more). This cake is a must in my house for Shavuot. I make it without a crust, but you can always add a cookie/butter crust of your choice (crush around 200 grams of plain cookies and mix with about 75 grams of melted butter).
Frozen Chocolate Cheesecake (Dairy)
The guests have been invited, and the holiday is approaching fast. Why not lessen the load of holiday preparation by preparing dessert a few days in advance? This delicious Chocolate Cheesecake, which can be kept in the freezer for up to a week, should be served frozen.
The guests have been invited, and the holiday is approaching fast. Why not lessen the load of holiday preparation by preparing dessert a few days in advance? This delicious Chocolate Cheesecake, which can be kept in the freezer for up to a week, should be served frozen.
Grandmother's Kuchen (Dairy)
Kuchen means "cake" in German, and refers to several different types of sweet desserts. This kuchen recipe, which comes from my grandmother, is a coffee cake with veins and pockets of baked-in cinnamon and sugar. My mother traditionally made this recipe on Shavuot, but due to its popularity among my family and friends I bake it year round.
Kuchen means "cake" in German, and refers to several different types of sweet desserts. This kuchen recipe, which comes from my grandmother, is a coffee cake with veins and pockets of baked-in cinnamon and sugar. My mother traditionally made this recipe on Shavuot, but due to its popularity among my family and friends I bake it year round.
How to Make Rugelach
I was surprised to find how easy, and fun, it is to make rugelach. It does take time as the dough needs to be refrigerated and then rolled out. But the resulting pastry is well worth the investment in time. Follow these step-by-step instructions, with helpful photos, to learn how to make traditional Jewish rugelach cookies.
I was surprised to find how easy, and fun, it is to make rugelach. It does take time as the dough needs to be refrigerated and then rolled out. But the resulting pastry is well worth the investment in time. Follow these step-by-step instructions, with helpful photos, to learn how to make traditional Jewish rugelach cookies.
Apricot Walnut Rugelach (Dairy)
Rugelach is sold fresh everywhere you turn in Israel, so I never felt the need to make my own. But six months into running a Kosher Food site, the time arrived for me to give it a try. I researched a bunch of recipes, took ideas from each of them, and then compiled this rugelach recipe. I was surprised to find that making rugelach is quite easy, and homemade is so much better than bought rugelach.
Rugelach is sold fresh everywhere you turn in Israel, so I never felt the need to make my own. But six months into running a Kosher Food site, the time arrived for me to give it a try. I researched a bunch of recipes, took ideas from each of them, and then compiled this rugelach recipe. I was surprised to find that making rugelach is quite easy, and homemade is so much better than bought rugelach.
Israeli Chocolate Rugelach (Dairy)
While I prefer rugelach filled with preserves and nuts, my kids like chocolate filled rugelach the best. Americans tend to fill their chocolate rugelach simply with mini-chocolate chips, while Israelis tend to make their own chocolate filling. The Israeli version of chocolate rugelach, which usually includes a touch of cinnamon, is more interesting in my opinion.
While I prefer rugelach filled with preserves and nuts, my kids like chocolate filled rugelach the best. Americans tend to fill their chocolate rugelach simply with mini-chocolate chips, while Israelis tend to make their own chocolate filling. The Israeli version of chocolate rugelach, which usually includes a touch of cinnamon, is more interesting in my opinion.
Raspberry Raisin Rugelach (Dairy)
Raspberry Raisin Rugelach is my favorite kind. If you have never made rugelach before, I suggest you roll up your sleeves and give it a try. It is much easier to make than it looks, and the results are well worth the effort. This rugelach recipe is simple to make and delicious to eat.
Raspberry Raisin Rugelach is my favorite kind. If you have never made rugelach before, I suggest you roll up your sleeves and give it a try. It is much easier to make than it looks, and the results are well worth the effort. This rugelach recipe is simple to make and delicious to eat.
Rugelach (Parve or Dairy)
Rugelach means "little twists" in Yiddish and refers to yeast dough rolled around a sweet filling. Traditional rugelach dough contains cream-cheese, and traditional rugelach fillings are chocolate, raisins and nuts, or preserves. This popular pastry has Jewish Ashkenazic (Polish) origins.
Rugelach means "little twists" in Yiddish and refers to yeast dough rolled around a sweet filling. Traditional rugelach dough contains cream-cheese, and traditional rugelach fillings are chocolate, raisins and nuts, or preserves. This popular pastry has Jewish Ashkenazic (Polish) origins.
Sour Cream Coffee Cake (Dairy)
This Sour Cream Coffee Cake is one of my mother-in-law's many specialties. And I'm not just saying that to score points! This sweet, moist cake is layered with a chocolate, brown sugar and cinnamon crunch.
This Sour Cream Coffee Cake is one of my mother-in-law's many specialties. And I'm not just saying that to score points! This sweet, moist cake is layered with a chocolate, brown sugar and cinnamon crunch.
White Chocolate Lemon Bark for Shavuot (Dairy)
Our Sabbath guests brought us this White Chocolate Lemon Bark. I plan to make it for this and every Shavuot from now on. It is easy to make, delicious and a memorable end to a festive dairy meal. They are DEFINITELY invited to come again!
Our Sabbath guests brought us this White Chocolate Lemon Bark. I plan to make it for this and every Shavuot from now on. It is easy to make, delicious and a memorable end to a festive dairy meal. They are DEFINITELY invited to come again!
Top 10 Kosher Cheesecake Recipes
As it is customary to eat dairy food on the Jewish holiday of Shavuot, it is no wonder that cheesecake has become the most popular Shavuot dessert. This page offers a variety of cheesecake recipes - including Fast, Vegan, Low Fat, Gourmet, and more - so you can find the cheesecake recipe that best meets your holiday menu needs.
As it is customary to eat dairy food on the Jewish holiday of Shavuot, it is no wonder that cheesecake has become the most popular Shavuot dessert. This page offers a variety of cheesecake recipes - including Fast, Vegan, Low Fat, Gourmet, and more - so you can find the cheesecake recipe that best meets your holiday menu needs.