A reader recently reached out looking for desserts that check two very important boxes: pretty enough for a simcha and freezer-friendly to make in advance.

Challenge accepted.

Below, you'll find gorgeous desserts that can be prepared in advance and frozen, so when the big day arrives, you'll have one less thing to worry about.

1. Charming Chocolate Cups from the Nitra Cookbook

Sweet and simple chocolate praline cups with an adorable decoration; this recipe yields a large amount, perfect for a simcha. These cuties will have everyone oohing an aaahing over at the sweet table.

2. Peanut Chew Popsicles from the Dining In Cookbook

A beautiful, yummy miniature for any sweet table or simcha.

3. Mini Berry Tarts from the Dining In Cookbook

These tarts are so lovely and so much fun to make, you’ll find yourself making them for just about any and every occasion.

4. Mini Non-Dairy Oreo Cheesecakes by Elizabeth Kurtz

These cheesecakes are so good, they taste like they’re made with dairy cream cheese. Since they’re made as individual portions, this recipe is perfect for dressier occasions that warrant a plated dessert.

5. Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse by Estee Kafra

When making recipes with so few ingredients, it’s really important to make sure that each ingredient is of the best quality. Good quality ingredients make all the difference. 

I like to serve this in a small shot glass or bowl with some cake and some sliced fruit.

6. Almond Cloud Mini Muffins by Chaya Surie Goldberger

These mini muffins are soft, buttery pound cake bites infused with almond flavor and sweetened with condensed milk. Topped with sliced almonds and a dusting of confectioners’ sugar, they’re light, moist, and perfectly poppable.

7. Deconstructed Napoleons by Kiki Fisher

8. White Chocolate Hazelnut Cappuccino Custard by Chaia Frishman

I was blessed with one daughter. At 16, Shoshana uses colloquialisms that her brothers certainly do not bring home from yeshivah. The term “YUM!!!” (to be expressed verbally with sheer joy and physically with an intricate eye movement) can be used to describe anything from an extremely fluffy sweater, a neighbor’s adorable newborn, or something like, well, this dessert.

9. Upsherin Cookies by Clara Fatal

Here’s a tasty little tribute to your little upsherin boy. It requires some time, but the kids will be delighted! This recipe can also be adapted to any theme or shape.

10. Lemon Custard Tarts with Glazed Fruits by Miriam Fried

What a perfect and easy tart to adorn your table.

11. Moccachino Mini Muffins by Estee Kafra

Who doesn’t love the combination of deep chocolate and rich coffee? These mini gems are a spinoff of my favorite mochaccino drink and make a great addition to any dairy kiddush table.