The essential part of any Rosh Hashanah meal is apples dipped in honey, which is a combo that symbolizes hope the new year. Nothing beats the taste of thick, golden honey paired with crunchy apple slices.
But why should the goodness stop there? After all, honey is a versatile ingredient that lends beautiful flavor to just about any dessert. This year, go beyond apple slices and make your Rosh Hashanah sweeter than ever with these 5 honey-filled desserts.
1. Chocolate-Dipped Honey Cake Bars
These squares of moist, fluffy cake are packed with rich honey. Drizzled with a shiny chocolate glaze and sprinkled with coconut, they're an over-the-top treat you won't be able to resist.
2. No-Churn Sea Salt & Honey Ice Cream
Ice cream is always a good idea, and this easy-to-make recipe is thick, creamy and packed with honey flavor. A pinch of flaky sea salt creates an ideal balance.
3. Honey Ricotta Cheesecake
Creamy ricotta cheesecake becomes even more irresistible when you add a heaping scoop of honey in the mix. A biscotti crust and a hint of orange zest enhance the honey's floral flavor. Good luck having only one slice.
4. 4-Ingredient Honey Butter Sea Salt Popcorn
This simple recipe yields a crunchy, sweet-and-salty treat that's bursting with honey flavor (and, therefore, totally addictive).
5. Honey Madeleines
Madeleines appear intimidating to make, but they're surprisingly easy. These honey-flavored versions of the classic treat are buttery, golden-brown and perfect with a cup of hot tea.
No matter which of these honey-filled desserts you choose, you'll start your Rosh Hashanah off on a sweet note. And that's something to be thankful for, since we could all benefit from a little more sweetness in the world this New Year.