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
Image by Gayle L. Squires
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
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?
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