When there’s so much to be done before Passover, it’s hard to even BEGIN. Why not start with these delicious make-ahead baked items? Start stocking your freezer with these delicious desserts and you will totally thank us later when it comes down to crunch time. Mission accomplished!

1. Passover Blueberry Crumble by Aviva Kanoff

2. Easiest, Creamiest Mango Sorbet by Mirel Freylich

This sorbet is so smooth, you can serve it straight from the freezer, no defrosting time necessary. It also has that perfectly balanced sweetness you only get from the homemade stuff.

3. Fudgy Orange Chocolate Brownies (Gluten Free, Passover) by Naomi Nachman

You have got to try these delicious fudgy brownies that are that are absolutely heaven. You’ll want to make sure to use Gefen coconut spray to stop the cake from sticking to the pan. It’s completely gluten-free and perfect for Pesach. And it’s a one-bowl wonder!

4. Passover Cinnamon Roll Cookies by Chaya Surie Goldberger

Indulge in the sweet and spicy flavors of our delicious cinnamon roll cookie recipe, specially crafted to be kosher for Passover. These mouthwatering, tender treats are a delightful twist on a classic favorite that’s perfect for celebrating the holiday. Inspired by the Almond Horn cookies shared by Chanie Nayman in Mishpacha Magazine.

5. Passover Chocolate Chip Mandel Bread by Melissa Ben-Ishay

Every Passover my mom makes this Chocolate Chip Mandel Bread. Would you believe that it happened again?! I always thought this was one of my grandma’s recipes, but then when I asked my mom for the sake of this very blog post, I found out that this recipe is actually from my dad’s childhood friend Bobby Lieberman’s mom – they called her Goggy! As per my mom, Goggy baked these all year round, and I can confirm that they really are that good! The taste brings me right back to my parents’ kitchen table, having these as a kid with my whole family during Passover. This recipe is dedicated to Gladys “Goggy” Lieberman.

6. Chocolate Almond Pie (Passover) by Yocheved Shvarzblat

Each bite is a symphony of decadence and delight. This heavenly dessert combines the rich flavors of nuts and chocolate, complemented by the creamy goodness of coconut oil. Crafted with wholesome ingredients, this pie delivers guilt-free indulgence in every slice!

7. Gluten-Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies by gr8twin

Excellent recipe. Everyone looks forward to these cookies. They’re nut free!

8. Vegan Chocolate Tart by Elizabeth Leigh

This is one of my favorite recipes! Partly because it’s photographed so beautifully, but also because it’s so simple, and so delicious! This vegan chocolate tart with almond crust is the perfect dessert to any meal!

9. Macaroon Truffle Bars for Passover by Paula Shoyer

Give those classic macaroons some new life by turning them into the base for these delectable truffle chocolate coconut fudge bars.

10. Strawberries and Cream Pie by Esty Wolbe

A sweet and easy strawberries and cream pie! If you’re feeling adventurous, follow Esty’s favorite flavor combo and top the strawberry jam with balsamic glaze.

11. Chocolate-Dipped Vanilla Bean Macaroons by Angela Liddon

This is what I like to call macaroon perfection! It’s the go-to quick-and-easy dessert that I pop in the oven before company comes over. Not only does everyone go nuts over the macaroons, but they fill the house with a delicious vanilla, cinnamon, and almond scent as they bake.

12. Chocolate-Dipped Gluten Free Coconut Crisps by Brynie Greisman

Crispy, chewy, and full of delicious coconut flavor, with just a hint of cinnamon. These are everyone’s favorite, especially straight from the freezer. Perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.

13. Elegant Layered Dessert by Brynie Greisman

The inspiration for this dessert came from a chometzdig recipe. The Pesach version is at least as good, if not better! A layer of rich chocolate mousse, topped with a layer of citrus-laced creamy vanilla ice cream, and garnished with an amazing crunch.

14. Rhubarb Fruit Crumble by Brynie Greisman

Full of delicious fruity flavor with a creamy filling and a crunchy topping. The rhubarb and fruit complement each other perfectly.

15. Two-Layer Fudge Ice Cream from the Nitra Cookbook

This is a really special dessert. Yes, it requires several steps to make, but the end result is well worth it! The fudge layer is super fudgy and delicious, and really takes this dessert to the next level.

16. Pesach Soufflé Chocolate Cakes by The Peppermill

These flourless, fudgy chocolate cakes can be prepared in advance and frozen raw for the freshest tasting results.

17. Chocolate Fudge Bars by Estee Kafra

No need to separate the eggs for this easy fudge recipe.

18. Gluten-Free Gooey Spiced Chocolate Chip Nut Cake by Leah Nagel

An almond flour cake with warming spices like ginger and nutmeg and flecks of chocolate and nuts, topped with a unique cinnamon glaze.

19. Gluten-Free Filbert Cake by Estee Kafra

This cake has long been a family favorite, both for its good taste and because it’s no-fail! Use a plain tube pan, not a pan with a nonstick coating.

20. Gluten-Free Almond Torte by Estee Kafra

A light and airy almond cake with rich chocolate glaze.

21. Best Ever Gebrochts Chocolate Chip Cookies by Melissa Kaye

This one-bowl chocolate chip cookie recipe does not taste like Pesach cookies! The cookie dough comes together easily, resulting in deliciously soft chocolate chip cookies that you’ll want to make year-round!

22. Gluten-Free Fluffy Nutty Blondies by D. Aschkenasy

These aren’t classic blondies (although, having neither made nor tasted blondies in at least 25 years, I’m no longer entirely sure what they taste or look like anymore) but I think these are a good Pesach substitute, especially for those of us who use very few manufactured ingredients on Pesach.

23. Bunch of Nuts Gluten Free Cookies by Estee Kafra

Chunky nuts with sweet raisins and chocolate… Combining some of my favorite foods into one bite. That’s Pesach baking at its best.

24. Gluten-Free Pecan Chocolate Chip Blondies by Shifra Fried

I learned to modify chometzdig recipes and make them Pesachdig. This way, I enlarged my Pesach repertoire without moving too far out of my comfort zone. In general this process works best with recipes that have proportionately less flour. The following is one of my converted recipes. Enjoy!

25. Gluten-Free Glazed Coffee Cake by Brynie Greisman

The Pesach cake you’ll want more of!

26. Nut Cake with Two-Tone Glaze by Brynie Greisman

I gave half of this cake for dessert to a family member who has celiac disease and had Shabbos sheva berachos. Later, she told me she gave small samples to her family and they literally went nuts over it! This cake has no separated eggs, which is always appreciated, especially in Pesach cakes. It’s very versatile for presentation and can be cut into square, diamond, or circle shapes. It also looks gorgeous on a cake platter.

27. Gluten-Free Fat-Free Biscotti Sticks by Brynie Greisman

I’ve been selling whole wheat low-fat baked goods for over a decade. One of our most popular biscotti flavors is fat-free classic biscotti and i was determined to try to recreate it for Pesach. Most baked goods for Pesach are laden with sugar and oil, and after working so hard for Pesach, I wanted to have my cake and eat it too, guilt free. Now we all can!

28. Gluten-Free Chocolate Espresso Torte by Chanie Nayman

One of the perks of my job is that I can fill in the blanks and add recipes where they’re needed. I also usually take the liberty of not giving myself recipes that will be time-consuming to create. Sometimes this backfires because what I think will be easy ends up taking forever, and then there’s no turning back! This recipe took much trial and error to perfect, but we got it. You’re going to love it!

29. Carrot Muffins by Rivky Kleiman

Carrots and muffins are a match made in heaven and something I miss every Pesach. This year I was determined to develop a moist, fluffy, taste-like-chometz muffin… These truly deliver!

30. Moist Orange-Flavored Cake by Estee Kafra

This recipe is moist and light and has so much flavor. I use different nuts in place of the almonds to change it up. It works well with both walnuts and filberts. If you don’t eat gebrochts, use blanched almonds in place of the matzo meal.

31. Triple Chocolate Biscotti for Pesach by Paula Shoyer

These cookies are both chewy and crunchy at the same time; the outside is a little hard, but the center remains soft. I double this recipe because these cookies disappear so fast.

32. Cookie Truffle Bars by Victoria Dwek

A simple dessert that won’t take up too much of your time but will impress and satisfy your sweet tooth.

33. Chocolate Swirl Meringue Cookies by Ellen Grossman

A beautiful, elegant on the classic naturally-kosher-for-Passover sweet that uses basic ingredients and even non-gebrochts eaters can enjoy.

34. Cookie Cake by Chanie Nayman

This cake is my accomplishment of the season. For starters, anyone who tested it (I brought it to a big party, so that was plenty of people) nearly choked when I told them it was Pesachdik. Second, I stayed away from anything processed so that most people will be able to make it! Don’t take my word for it. Try it; you’ll see what everyone’s going crazy about.

35. Gluten-Free Double Fudge Mousse Cake by Renee Muller

A delicious Pesach chocolate cake full of walnuts, filberts, and coconut.

36. Banana Chocolate Chip Cake by Ellen Grossman

An exceptionally moist Pesach cake, this is an easy recipe that yields a banana chocolate chip cake that you won’t believe is Kosher for Pesach! This moist cake is perfectly flavored with banana and chock full of chocolate chips! Topped with a smooth, sweet icing, this is the perfect Pesach cake to make, especially when you have a few extra bananas lying around.

37. Orange-Scented Cake with Chocolate Ganache by Estee Kafra

I have made this cake numerous times, changing up the oranges with blood oranges, tangerines and even grapefruit. Each time it was divine. Pairs nicely with a chocolate cream or a white glaze with lemon juice.

38. My Mother’s Pesach Cake, Enlightened by Norene Gilletz

This is a reduced-cholesterol version of my late mother’s Pesach Chocolate Cake. When you use a proper tube pan, you get a beautiful presentation each time!

39. Gluten-Free Strawberry-Lemon Biscotti by Faigy Grossman

I’m so excited about the outcome of these cookies — I can’t wait to use this concept for year-round use! Crispy, sweet, and chock-full of flavor, this is a biscotti that is out-of-this-world scrumptious!

40. Caramel Swirled Chocolate Brownies by Daphna Rabinovitch

Dense gebrochts brownies marbled with rich homemade parve caramel sauce swirls.

41. Gluten-Free Chocolate Almond Crinkle Cookies by Daphna Rabinovitch

This is one of my favourite cookies. It’s easy, intensely chocolate, flourless and utterly addictive. I make it for special occasions so that I never get tired of it!!

42. Gluten-Free Sponge Cake by Brynie Greisman

Here’s a winner of a sponge cake that is delicious alone and lends itself to many variations.

43. Citrus Olive Oil Passover Cake by Daphna Rabinovitch

Gebrokts or not, this cake is superb!

44. Chewy Chocolate Chip Pesach Cookies by Estee Kafra

These just might be the best Pesach cookies you have ever tasted!

45. Lemon Strawberry Ice Cream from the Dining In Cookbook

Wonderful dessert. To garnish, serve with 1/2 slice of lemon on top and a lemon cookie on the side.

46. Passover Mocha Bars by Brynie Greisman

These bars taste chometzdig! We make at least four trays of these over Pesach.

47. Lemon Biscotti (Gluten Free, Passover) by Rivky Kleiman

A mild, lemon-flavored biscotti that makes a perfect snack anytime, anywhere. Perfect dressed up and glazed or just the way it is. A Passover treat that you just may find yourself making all year long.

Originally published March 2018. Updated and improved March 2025.