When I think about Passover cakes, the word “delicious” doesn’t spring to mind. I’ve never tasted one that I enjoyed. I don’t buy them, I don’t make them, and nobody misses them! Just because it’s Passover doesn’t mean we must endure bad food.

Here are the desserts I’ve successfully served at my own Seders:

Fruit salad: The key to a good fruit salad is having a nice mixture of different items. I enjoy berries, grapes, kiwi, and pineapple. If you have any extra apples that didn’t go into Charoset, throw those in, too.

Tray of Nibbles: I arrange a variety of little hand-held tidbits on a tray. By the end of the meal, many people get antsy and these items are nice for those who want to get up and move around while still tasting.

Any of these items are good to include:

Boston Fruit Slices: I don’t know why, but most everyone loves these candies.

Chocolate-dipped Strawberries: Always a big hit, with young and old alike. You can simply dip them in milk or dark chocolate. For the creative among us, I’ve seen some amazing versions that use crushed candy, white chocolate drizzle, etc.

Apricot Candy: I adapted this recipe from the one I found here. It couldn’t be simpler. Just take a bag of dried apricots and some pistachios, grind them in the food processer, roll into balls and coat in sugar. I put them into disposable baking cups as they tend to be sticky.

Coconut Macaroons: A yummy little darling that can be left plain or dipped in chocolate. Very easy/fast to make.

The best way to serve is always buffet. Setting everything out and letting people choose what they want makes it easiest on the hostess and minimizes waste. (By the time dessert rolls around, I’m always ready to drop!) For a large Seder, I recommend 2 trays of nibbles, a huge bowl of fruit salad, and an extra goodie, preferably chocolate.

What’s your favorite Passover Dessert?