Celebrating Easter and Passover

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Celebrating Easter and Passover

Apr 3, 2022

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by Katie Martino Lopez

I was honored to be asked to write a guest blog for FAACT featuring holiday desserts for Easter and Passover. I happily accepted and got down to business because I THOUGHT I knew all about baking for Passover – but doing it Top 9+ allergy-friendly is a whole new story.

There are quite a few rules for Passover cooking and baking because no leavening can be used, whether from any form fermentable grain (such as wheat, oat, corn, or barley) or a chemical leavener (baking powder or baking soda). From my research and calls to Jewish friends, I got a fascinating education very quickly. I decided to keep it simple and light for spring while making sure all the elements of the dessert are keeping with Passover-permissible ingredients.

I came up with a Baked Apple Cinnamon Matzoh Brei. This not your Bubbe’s matzoh brei, but it’s still delicious plus Top 9+ allergy free! As a nod to the traditional charoset – a sweet relish served at the Passover Seder – I added an apple and raisin compote to the matzoh brei for a sweet, spiced element.

I won’t say that this is exactly what a stovetop egg matzoh brei tastes like, but I think it’s pretty delicious and even better with some dairy-free whipped cream. I made some sweetened, whipped coconut cream to top it warm out of the oven and my family gobbled it up!

This is a GREAT recipe for the kids to help with. They can certainly break up the matzoh, pour the milk, and measure the dried fruit. I have a plastic chef’s knife that my son, Casey, uses to help cut fruit and vegetables. It is quick, easy, and comforting flavors.

From Katie Bakes for Casey, be well and safe. I wish my friends that celebrate a Happy Passover. Life is short, so eat dessert first…safely! Enjoy the Passover and Easter recipes!