A wonderful selection of delicious Rosh Hashanah desserts to round off your festive menus. Sweet desserts for a sweet New Year!
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is often a time of big celebratory meals with family and friends. We gather around the dining table to eat delicious traditional foods and offer wishes for a sweet year ahead.
To learn more about the simanim – symbolic foods eaten on Rosh Hashanah, click here.
Something sweet
Of course no Rosh Hashanah meal would be complete without at least one delicious – and sweet! – dessert. From the classic honey cake to fruity puddings with apples or pomegranates, there are so many to choose from.
Below I’ve put together a list of some of our favourite sweets and desserts for your Rosh Hashanah table. The recipes feature traditional ingredients like apples, honey, and sweet dried fruits in classic and innovative ways.
Planning your menus
Of course dessert is only one part of a YomTov meal! Last year I created some Shabbat and YomTov meal planners for myself, to make it easier to keep track of multiple meals, guests,food allergies/preferences, and other essential details, over the course of the chat.
These cute print-at-home PDF planners are now available through my Etsy shop Modern Jewish Home. There are four different designs, and you can print as many as you need. Use them with your best pen, and you’ll feel super-organised! They’re available as an instant download, so you can get started planning straight away!
Wishing you a delicious and sweet new year from family-friends-food.com!
Terrific Rosh Hashanah desserts
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Fabulous Rosh Hashanah desserts and puddings
- These silky fruit jellies are a simple, stunning dessert with no added sugar.
- Make the most of ripe stone fruits by poaching in a sweet wine syrup to create a sensational dessert.
- This halva ice-cream pie is always a showstopper! Ready in 10 minutes then pop it in the freezer until you need it.
- A tasty treat that everyone’s sure to love – thin golden crepes with a fruity filling.
- Chocolate is always a good idea! This rich and delicious tart is wonderful with some fresh berries or pomegranate seeds.
- A gorgeous crumble that’s delicious with apples or whatever fruit you fancy.
Delicious cakes for Jewish New Year
- It wouldn’t be Rosh Hashanah without honey cake! This sticky loaf is a nostalgic treat.
- Inspired by a classic English recipe, this moist cake uses apple cider and fresh apples for a delicious flavour.
- A scrumptious Autumnal bake make with carrots, dried fruits and spice.
- Lovely Autumn fruits shine in this tasty slice that’s a great dessert or a perfect tea-time treat.
- Quick, easy and tasty, these vegan cupcakes never fail to please.
- Who can resist that chocolate squidge? And this irresistible babka is vegan to boot.
Yummy Rosh Hashana biscuits and cookies
- So much nicer than a real fish head! Head of a fish cookies are our new Rosh Hashanah tradition!
- Crunchy, spicy and delicious! A perfect YomTov pick-me-up.
- Chewy golden cookies featuring the classic pairing of apples and honey.
- I love these year round! Stuffed with sweet dried fruits for a sweet new year.
- Soft, sweet and moreish! These date cookies won’t last long!
- Sweet treats made with the seven species of the Land of Israel.
Shana Tova!
You can see all of my Rosh Hashanah recipes in one place by clicking here. As well as yummy desserts you’ll find mains, soups, sides, salads and even breakfast!
Or click here for my list of over 80 vegan and vegetarian recipes using Simanim – symbolic foods.
Whatever’s on your menu, I hope you have a fabulous YomTov. May the year ahead be filled with health, happiness, and plenty of good things to eat! Shana Tova to one and all.
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