7 Sweets for the Most Romantic Jewish Holiday You’ve Never Heard Of

Homemade ice cream sandwiches are a delightful finale to a summer dinner. Image by Liza Schoenfein

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Tu B’av is being called the Jewish holiday of love. Here, some dessert recipes to help spark passion in the kitchen and elsewhere.
It doesn’t get much better than this. Summer fruit, a hint of rose… and thou.
Homemade Cherry-Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream Sandwiches

Homemade ice cream sandwiches are a delightful finale to a summer dinner. Image by Liza Schoenfein
Food editor Liza Schoenfein’s homemade ice-cream sandwiches are a delicious and sexy treat.
Coconut Sorbet with Summer Berries

Red, white and blue non-dairy frozen dessert. Image by Liza Schoenfein
Beat the heat with this light and easy sorbet. Plus, bonus points for being healthy!
Honey & Co.’s Cherry, Pistachio and Coconut Cake

Image by © Patricia Niven 2014
Okay…so maybe we’re a little biased and like coconut and fruit desserts. But who doesn’t? And your beloved will love it, too.

Image by Gayle L. Squires
Here’s a cool and sensuous use for a luscious late-summer fruit.

Gomez Family Cake Image by Deborah R. Prinz
Chocolate and romance…these two go hand and hand. Nothing says I love you like chocolate, and making this with your sweetie will be a memorable romantic treat.

Image by Leah Koenig
Who wouldn’t want to wake up to this?