We think you’ll agree that the phrase, “Shanah Tovah Umetukah”, literally meaning, “have a good and sweet New Year”, can’t truly be fulfilled without some amazing sweet desserts!
That’s why we’re sharing a list of 51 insanely delicious desserts that go far beyond the traditional honey cake. We’re talking Date Roll Cookies, Apple Bourekas with Silan Sesame Drizzle, Apple Strudel Baklava, Silan Ice Cream, and Apple Pie Babka, just to name a few. All delicious, and all perfect for the holiday.
Whether you’re into the traditional, kid-friendly, creative, modern, or just plain reliable, know that the list below of 50+ Best Desserts for Rosh Hashanah will have something for you.
We even created an easy table of contents so you can jump right to the category that you want to visit on this page!
Shanah Tovah U’metukah!
Cakes
- Rosh Hashanah Bundt Cake by Jackie Yesharim
- Applesauce Cake with Cream Cheese and Honey Frosting by Julia Turshen
- Lemon Olive Oil Honey Cake by Family Table
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- Honey Pomegranate Trifles by Esty Wolbe
- Rosh Hashanah Apple Cake by Carolina Gelen
- Honey Caramel Glaze by Family Table
- Chocolate Cake with Chocolate-Honey Glaze by Brynie Greisman
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Apple Pie Babka by Paula Shoyer
- Apple Crumb Cake from the Nitra Cookbook
- Apple Cake Miniatures by Eliana Gothold
- Upside-Down Apple Honey Cake by Sara Linder
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Carrot Apple Mini Cupcakes with Non-Dairy Cream Cheese Icing by Jamie Geller
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Pomegranate Glaze Topped with Fresh Fruit by Family Table
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How to Make a Perfect Mirror Glaze by Sarah’s Patisserie
- The Best Honey “Cake Mix” Hack by Sara and Yossi Goldstein
- Plant-Based Jewish Honey Cake by Kenden Alfond
- Sunken Apple Cake by The Peppermill
- Honey Cake Supreme (Big-Batch) from the Nitra Cookbook
- Dip the Apple in the Honey Cake by Rorie Weisberg
- Honey Cake with Pomegranate Glaze by Brynie Greisman
- Honey Sour Cream Pound Cake by Miriam (Pascal) Cohen
- Chocolate Apple Cake by Brynie Greisman
- Apricot Orange Cake by Brynie Greisman
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Honey Caramel Apple Muffins by Rivky Kleiman
- Carrot Ring by Estee Kafra
- Apple and Honey Rosh Hashanah Muffins by Renee Muller
- Apple Stuffed Spiced Cupcakes by Esty Wolbe
Cookies
- Easy Honey Cookies from the Dining In Cookbook
- Caramel Honey Cookies from the Nitra Cookbook
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Date Roll Cookies by Sina Mizrahi
- Healthy Honey Cookies from the Dining In Cookbook
- Bumblebee Sandwich Cookies by Esther Ottensoser
- Whole Wheat Honey Cookies from the Nitra Cookbook
Pastries
- Apple Phyllo Cups by Nicole Maman
- Apple Bourekas with Silan Sesame Drizzle by Naomi Nachman
- Honey Soaked Apple Butter Rugelach with Date-Raisin Filling by Sarah Lasry
- Mini Apple Phyllo Stacks by Marilyn Ayalon
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Apple Strudel Baklava by Erin Grunstein
Crumbles and Crisps
- Apple-Caramel Streusel Bars by Brynie Greisman
- Apple Blueberry Crisp by Brynie Greisman
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Custard Apple Streusel Pie by Brynie Greisman
- Orange Cran-Apple Crumble by Faigy Grossman
Frozen
- Apple and Honey Granita by Esty Wolbe
- Silan Ice Cream by Rorie Weisberg
- Pomegranate Granita by Nechama Norman
Gluten Free
- Salted Caramel Apple Crisp by Celeste Hackel
- Grilled Apples with Candied Pecans and Spiced Honey by Under The Hood
- Honey Cake by Elky Friedman
Pies and Tarts
- Apple Rose Pie by Jackie Yesharim
- Apple Pizza Tart by Paula Shoyer
- Seasons of a Pastry Chef – Apple Phyllo Tart by Janie Chazanoff
Now that you have your dessert selected, you may want to review our post on the best dinner recipes for Rosh Hashanah as well!
