For those who celebrate Passover, below is a list of vegan and gluten-free Passover-friendly desserts. Mostly cakes, and some sweet odds and ends like candy, ice cream, mousse, flan, and pie. All of these are eggless Passover desserts, of course.
I'll admit it was no easy task to put this list together, given the many different forms of Passover kashrut I discovered out there while looking up the individual ingredients in the recipes below, and the varying levels to which people observe them. But I think I came up with a list that should serve most, and hopefully add some sweetness (and vegan / gluten-free alternatives) to your holiday table!
I've been invited to a fair number of Passover gatherings (one Orthodox, the rest secular) over the years and so based this list on my relatively simplistic understanding of the rules from these experiences (and lots of googling!).
The truth is that many (if not most) of the recipes on this website (being mostly grain-free, no-bake, etc.) can be easily modified to suit your Passover needs, but I decided to stick to the very, very basics here and omit recipes that might have "questionable" or "controversial" or "confusing" ingredients. I hope I succeeded -- but if there's something I overlooked, please do let me know in the comments.
Note: of course I recommend double checking any ingredients you're unsure about to make sure the recipe suits your Passover needs. And also, as always, I recommend testing recipes out ahead of events to make sure they work for you.
I hope you enjoy these desserts and find something yummy to make. Happy baking!
Vegan Passover Desserts
Chocolate Orange Tart
A deliciously lush and flavorful no-bake chocolate orange tart. This recipe is always a crowd pleaser.
Espresso Avocado Chocolate Mousse
Simple, satisfying chocolate avocado mousse recipe, ready in an instant. The recipe is for a single serving, but can easily be multiplied if need be.
Strawberry Lime Macadamia Cheesecake
A raw vegan strawberry cheesecake with tangy lime accent to underscore the richness of the macadamia base filling. This recipe is one of the most popular recipes from this website and is great for parties and get-togethers.
Raw Lemon Ginger Chia Cheesecake
A simple, refreshing lemon ginger chia raw cheesecake. It's another popular recipe on the website that's great for gatherings.
Simple Eggless Flan
This refined sugar-free and eggless Passover dessert flan adaptation is a delicious, smooth, simple, and comforting little treat.
Raw Strawberry Cheesecake
A creamy no-bake vegan cheesecake loaded with strawberries. This is one of the oldest and most beloved recipes on this website.
Walnuts in Syrup
Sweet and crunchy walnuts in a wholesome syrup sauce are perfect as an ice cream topping, or just as a sweet treat on their own.
Cherry Topped Cheesecake
A deliciously creamy raw vegan cheesecake with a cherry topping.
White Chocolate and Raspberry Cheesecake
White chocolate and raspberries pair together unbelievably well in this raw vegan cake.
Raw Raspberry Almond Marzipan Fudge
A quick, wholesome, dairy-free raw marzipan fudge with a creamy almond butter base and tangy raspberry accent.
Pistachio Coconut Ice Cream
A quick blender vegan pistachio coconut ice cream recipe (make it as pops or as scoopable ice cream), made without churning.
Raw Blueberry Cashew Cheesecake
A raw, vegan blueberry cashew cheesecake themed in white, blue, and gold colors.
Blackberry Lemon Raw Cheesecake Bites
Creamy, sweet and tart raw cheesecake bites are a lemon lover's dream.
Banana Pecan Ice Cream
Simple vegan banana ice cream recipe made with the rich flavor of toasted pecans. Top it with homemade magic chocolate shell and it's a party!
Neapolitan Ice Cream Bombs
These strawberry vanilla chocolate drizzled ice cream bombs are a raw, vegan, and refined sugar-free spin on the Neapolitan classic.
Raw Berry Lime Cheesecake
Delicious fruity and bright berry and citrus raw vegan cheesecake with an avocado base.
Longan Raw Cheesecake
A unique, gentle raw vegan cheesecake featuring the delicious Asian longan fruit.
Raw Physalis Cheesecake
A raw cheesecake made with golden berries (also known as physalis), which lend their sweet and sour notes and pastel yellow hue to this treat.
No-Bake Hazelnut Cake
This no-bake vegan hazelnut cake has a deep flavor thanks to the rich flavor of hazelnuts, hint of espresso, and the delicious chocolate "brownie" crust.
Blood Orange Tart
A refreshing and colorful no-bake blood orange tart recipe with a rich, chocolatey crust.
Coconut Mango Tapioca Pudding
A creamy, delicious, vegan coconut tapioca recipe made without eggs, dairy, or refined sugar. Make this recipe with light coconut milk as the base to keep things simple for Passover.
Raw Chocolate Hemp Banana Pie
This chocolate hemp banana pie is a delicious raw dessert for one (or two!). Lush, deep-flavored, and the perfect chocolate fix, topped with a billowy cloud of whipped cream. It would be great made in mini portions for serving to a crowd.
Chocolate Cherry Bliss Balls
Fudgey and chocolatey, these chocolate cherry bliss balls are a super easy treat to make with leftover almond pulp.
Coconut Cream Pie
This no-bake delicate coconut cream pie is a delicious melt-in-your-mouth treat that's sure to please coconut lovers.
Raspberry Ripple Ice Cream
This vegan raspberry ripple ice cream is super creamy and bursting with raspberry flavor.
Easy Raw Flourless Chocolate Cake
An easy no-bake flourless chocolate cake recipe topped with a layer of salted chocolate shell. This recipe lends itself very nicely for passover if you skip the Kahlua (since it's not kosher for Passover) and follow the alternative suggestions for it in the recipe instead.
Fig and Chocolate Flourless Cake
Figs can make one incredible chocolate flourless cake! For a Passover version, skip the Kahlua in this recipe and you'll be good to go.
Caramel Coconut Cake
Delish, unique no-bake cake that uses only one food item -- coconut! Perfect for coconut lovers or restricted diets.
Passover Recipes with Almond Milk
Almond is a bit of a tricky ingredient when it comes to Passover. I have tons of recipes that rely on it, and although almond milk in itself is apparently fine for Passover, many commercial varieties include additives that are not. Therefore I separated recipes that rely on almond milk into a separate list here below in case it works for you.
You can easily make almond milk yourself (I teach how in Unconventional Treats, if interested). Or use these recipes if you can find a ready-made kosher for Passover variety.
Raw Chocolate Tartufo
Raw vegan remake of classic Italian dessert. Rich, decadent dairy-free ice cream balls, filled with white chocolate ice cream.
Chocolate Papaya Cheesecake
A deliciously rich and creamy raw vegan chocolate and papaya cheesecake that is sure to wow!
No Churn, Dairy-Free Creamy Almond Butter Ice Cream
Creamy almond butter vegan ice cream you can make in a blender without churning and sweetened with fruit.
Raw Tiramisu
The decadent classic Italian dessert reinvented without using dairy or grains. Naturally gluten-free and vegan, this is a guaranteed crowd pleaser.
Raw Pistachio Slice
Simple, cashew-free raw vegan cheesecake slice, made with mild sweet pistachios. It's a delicious dessert with a gorgeous green color.
Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake
Delightfully creamy no-bake vegan mini cheesecakes with lush, colorful, and oh-so-flavorful raspberry swirl worked in.
Coconut Lime Cheesecake
A delightfully creamy vegan coconut lime cheesecake.
Blackberry Coconut Layer Cake (No-Bake)
Layers of blackberry jam, coconut, and billowy frosting in a gluten-free no-bake cake. Delicious and rich, and perfect for when you want cake but don't want to turn on the oven!
Blueberry Coconut Bliss Balls
An easy nut-free bliss balls recipe packed with coconut and blueberry jam.
Blueberry Tahini Pops
Light, creamy vegan pops that combine the beautiful, unusual flavors of tahini and blueberry. Gorgeous purple color.
Raw Snickerdoodle Slice
Raw vegan cheesecake meets snickerdoodle cookie in a creamy, billowy layered dessert slice.
No-Bake Carrot Cake (Nut-Free)
A nut-free version of a no-bake vegan carrot cake, topped with a deliciously smooth layer of coconut cream.
Mint Chip Ice Cream Pops
These refined sugar-free and vegan ice-cream pops feature a melty mint base while the cacao nibs give just the right amount of crunch.
Coconut Cream Bars
Super easy to throw together no-bake creamy and sweet coconut cream slices.
Passover Recipes with Chocolate Chips
I separated the recipes below into a section of their own because they contain chocolate chips, and apparently not all brands of vegan chocolate chips are ok for Passover (particularly due to the use of soy lecithin). If you can find brands that are suitable, like for example these California Gourmet ones, etc., then you'll be good to go for the recipes below.
No-Bake Candy Bar Cookies
A delicious chewy nutty no-bake cookie topped with rich and crunchy chocolate.
Chocolate Hazelnut Bites
Delicious, melt-in-your-mouth dairy-free hazelnut chocolates.
Chocolate Almond Bars
Simple and flavorful, these chocolate covered chewy almond butter bars make a wonderful quick sweet treat.
Chocolate Covered Frozen Bananas
These chocolate covered frozen bananas are an easy way to have a wholesome & vegan delicious ice cream treat.
Raw Hemp Chocolates
A soft, chocolatey, marshmallowy mini raw candy bar with a melt-in-your-mouth hemp filling.
Raw Chocolate Chip Slice
Vegan chocolate chip vanilla ice cream bars with a chewy chocolate base.
Brandi’s Chocolate Espresso Fudge Cake
This gluten-free and vegan no-bake chocolate espresso fudge cake is rich, deep-flavored, and perfect for the chocolate lovers out there.
Coconut Lime Cream Chocolates
Zingy yet delicate cream filled vegan chocolates. This no-bake recipe can be made nut-free and raw, and refined sugar-free.
Susan says
These look so delicious! Have you ever substituted carob in any of your chocolate no bake cheesecake and cake recipes? Do you think it could be a 1-1 sub?
Audrey says
Hi Susan. I find that carob and cocoa aren't exactly interchangeable, even though they're so close. Carob has a sort of sweet taste that in large quantities can be a little overwhelming. While cocoa has a bitter taste when used in large amounts. In small amounts I find they can be swapped with ease though.
I have lots of carob recipes on this website, including raw cakes though. Here are a few recipes you can try if interested:
https://www.unconventionalbaker.com/cashew-carob-fudge/
https://www.unconventionalbaker.com/carob-cinnamon-eggless-vegan-custard/
https://www.unconventionalbaker.com/raw-fudgey-carob-hemp-butter-spread-recipe/
https://www.unconventionalbaker.com/cinnamon-carob-marble-fudge-protein-cake-grain-free-gluten-free-dairy-free/
https://www.unconventionalbaker.com/raw-orange-caramel-tart-gluten-free-vegan/
https://www.unconventionalbaker.com/carob-mesquite-macadamia-raw-cheesecake/
https://www.unconventionalbaker.com/paleo-and-gluten-free-vegan-mango-carob-tart-aip-friendly-refined-sugar-free/
https://www.unconventionalbaker.com/carob-coconut-protein-fudge-bars/
And this one uses a mix of a little carob and a little cocoa if you're ok with small amounts: https://www.unconventionalbaker.com/espresso-salted-caramel-vegan-cheesecake/
You can find lots more if you search "carob" in the search bar of the website.
Hope something on this list suits your needs :) Happy baking!
Bibiane Belanger says
Thank you so much for the delicious desserts
Audrey says
You're most welcome!