Kosher Cuisine with Marcy Goldman

Passover Desserts Always in Demand

At Passover, the main dishes are never a problem. Admittedly, they might be heavily into the protein group (meat, chicken, and fish) for Passover-correct carbs are on a very short list, but we don’t really concern ourselves with the main menu. It seems to be big meals, followed by leftovers, broadened out with some new sides.

It is the desserts that are always a dilemma. Not only must they be flour, leavener, and vanilla-free, they need to be somewhat easy and quick. Like any big holiday, Passover is labor intensive. You don’t need desserts that require much thought, energy and time. You do need uncompromisingly wonderful sweets. This collection makes the most of fast and easy but is rather upscale in the end.

The Fallen Chocolate Torte is a respin on a popular chocolate cake that was once trendy and now is a classic. Flour-free, it is as decadent as you can imagine and takes well to a variety of serving or plating suggestions.

The two recipes that follow are fruity and refreshing. The Banana Cake uses a cake mix in conjunction with scratch ingredients for a moist, homey cake that is a particular hit with children. The fruity crisp Apple Cherry Almond recipe wisely uses up bought macaroons to make a topping on a springy dessert that is, as the chocolate torte is, as good chilled, as it is room temperature. If you like compote but want something fancier, this is ideal.

At Passover, make things easy. Choose great recipes that shine and do you proud.

Happy Passover,

Marcy Goldman

p.s. And don’t forget as always, the other great Passover recipes in the Clabbergirl Recipe Archives.

Recipes:

Passover Fallen Chocolate Soufflé Cake
This cake is a truffle, done in Passover style: totally flour free, but flavor rich. It also can be made ahead and frozen. Served cold, it tastes more like cheesecake in texture. Do not over bake this cake – it is meant to rise and fall.

Blitz Passover Banana Cake
Ok – a cake cheat sheet. Sometimes you want it quick and easy and at Passover, this is just the thing. Blitz cakes are old-fashioned ‘quick’ cakes from Jewish European baking of yesteryear. Blitz means quick – these cakes were also called lightening cakes, and ingredients varied.

Apple Cherry Almond Macaroon Crisp
Quite a mouthful! This is fresh fruit and a delightful matzoh meal, brown sugar and crumbled up macaroon crisp topping. A good way to add flavor and get rid of those store-bought macaroons.