I have such fond memories of our family’s Passover seders growing up, complete with my dad’s matzo brei for breakfast (scrambled eggs with matzo). If you’re looking for flourless goodies that you and the fam will adore, you’re in the right place. No flavor sacrifices here, friends!
What is a dessert for Passover?
A dessert that is kosher for Passover does not contain wheat, oats, rye, barley and spelt (known as chometz in Hebrew). While it’s unanimous that these are off the table for Passover, foods like hummus and peanut butter or rice can go either way. Note that gluten free does not Kosher for Passover either! Typically Jews from the Middle East eat legumes known as kitniyot while European Jews do not. This is because traditionally, Middle Eastern Jews were willing to sort through grains to check for wheat while their European counterparts were less willing. Interesting!
Can I use baking powder or baking soda?
Yes! The Torah prohibits leavened bread on Passover, but it’s actually the fermented grains, not the yeast itself, that’s off limits. If unleavened desserts are your jam, there are plenty of options without baking powder and baking soda as well.
Why can’t you eat bread on Passover?
When the Israelites were fleeing Egypt to escape slavery, they didn’t have time to wait for their bread to rise. To commemorate their hardship, we eat unleavened bread called Matzo on the eight days of Passover. No flour, no problem!
Healthy Passover Desserts
What’s your family’s favorite Passover dessert?
