With Shavuot just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to celebrate with delicious dairy dishes and sweet treats — but that doesn’t mean you have to spend hours in the kitchen! Whether you’re hosting, attending or just looking for something quick and festive to whip up, I’ve got you covered with four easy, last-minute recipes that come together in no time. These are made with simple, wholesome ingredients — most of which you probably already have in your pantry or fridge.
From fun and cheesy Pizza Roll-Up Bites to rich and creamy Mini Cheesecakes, refreshing and indulgent Frozen S’mores (think ice cream meets cheesecake!), and juicy, sweet Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberry Bites, each recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
So don’t stress about desserts or appetizers this Yom Tov; these recipes are quick, delicious and totally doable even minutes before the meal. Let’s make Shavuot delicious and easy!
Let’s start off with a quick, kid-friendly and totally delicious appetizer this Shavuot (or really any time of year); these Pizza Roll-Ups are about to become your go-to! They’re everything you love about classic pizza — cheesy, saucy and comforting — but rolled up in a fun, bite-sized twist that’s super simple to make.
All you need are a few basic ingredients: wraps or tortillas, your favorite tomato sauce and plenty of cheese. That’s it!
What makes this recipe even better? It’s so easy that your kids can help out: from spreading the sauce to sprinkling the cheese to rolling everything up. It’s a great way to get them involved in the kitchen, especially during the holiday prep when you could use an extra set of (tiny) hands.
Pizza Roll Up Bites
Ingredients:
- 3 wraps
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup cheese
Instructions:
- Spread your tomato sauce onto the wraps.
- Then place cheese on top.
- Roll the wraps up as tight as you can.
- Bake at 350 F for 10-12 minutes.
- Once they’re done, let them cool and slice and bake again for another 5 minutes.
These Mini Cheesecakes are everything you love about classic cheesecake — rich, creamy and indulgent — but made with clean ingredients and a whole lot less effort. The best part? The batter comes together in minutes right in the blender, making this one of the easiest desserts you’ll ever whip up.
They’re perfect for Shavuot (or anytime!), look adorable on a dessert table, and taste just like the real thing. Top with fresh fruit, honey, or enjoy as is; either way, these mini treats are guaranteed to disappear fast!
Mini Cheesecakes
Ingredients for filling:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (I used non-fat)
- 1/2 cup farmer cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup monk fruit sweetener
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Ingredients for base:
- 6 graham crackers
- 1/4 cup maple syrup — add more if needed
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 325 F.
- Blend together all the ingredients for the cheesecake filling.
- Make your graham cracker crust by blending your graham crackers into a fine powder and mixing in maple syrup.
- Flatten your graham cracker crust on the bottom of a silicone muffin mold.
- Pour in your cheesecake batter.
- Bake 325 F for 20 minutes.
- Let it cool, remove from the molds and enjoy!
Whether you’ve already seen the viral frozen s’mores trend all over the internet or this is your first time hearing about them — get ready to fall in love. These frozen treats are everything you love about classic s’mores (think graham crackers, chocolate and that creamy center) but with a cool, refreshing twist that makes them perfect for Shavuot or any warm weather dessert table.
They taste just like ice cream, but there’s no ice cream involved! The filling is made with Cool Whip or any whipped topping you like, and you can easily make them dairy-free by using coconut whipped cream.
Frozen S’mores
Ingredients:
- 1 container Cool Whip/coconut whipped cream
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 6 graham crackers
- 1 scoop protein powder
Instructions:
- Lay a piece of parchment paper in a baking dish.
- Place 6 halved graham crackers on the bottom.
- Melt the chocolate chips and spread it on top of the graham crackers.
- Mix the coconut whipped cream with the protein powder.
- Pour the mixture on top.
- Place 6 more halved graham crackers on top.
- Freeze for 3 hours/best overnight, slice and enjoy!
And here as a bonus recipe — No-Bake Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberry Bites!
No-Bake Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberry Bites! These little treats come together in minutes and deliver that rich, creamy cheesecake flavor in a fresh, fruity bite. All you need are a handful of strawberries and a simple cheesecake filling — no oven, no fancy tools and no stress. They’re light, refreshing and make a beautiful addition to any dessert platter. Perfect for last-minute prep or when you just want to add something fun and festive without the extra work.
No-Bake Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberry Bites
Ingredients:
- 6-8 strawberries
- 1/4 cup whipped cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Mix all your ingredients (besides the strawberries) together well.
- Wash and clean your strawberries.
- Cut the bottom tip of the strawberry and cut the leaves off. Cut an indent in the strawberry to stuff the cheesecake stuffing.
- Using a Ziplock bag or piping bag, pipe your mixture into the strawberries
- Optional: freeze the bites for 5-10 minutes.
These quick and easy recipes make your Shavuot a little more delicious and a lot less stressful. Enjoy, and have a beautiful, joyful Shavuot!
Tali is a recipe developer that loves creating recipes that take minimal effort, yet taste delicious. She started her Instagram account @behindthesnack back in 2019 and has grown it to 145K+ fans who all share the same love of easy and delicious recipes.
