White, baked and decadent: The Shavuot collections you should know

Ahead of the Shavuot holiday, pastry shops and retail chains across the country are launching festive collections that return cheesecake to the center of the stage – but with far more twists, creativity and layers of flavor. This year you’ll find combinations of kadaif and pistachio, caramel and hazelnut, caramelized crème brûlée, Basque cheesecakes, tiramisu, enriched yeast pastries and quiches, alongside classic and nostalgic versions that continue to shine on the holiday table.

The boutique pastry shop Biscotti presents a wide Shavuot collection that combines familiar classics with contemporary pastry techniques. Among the highlights you’ll find the Petit Beurre Cheese cake inspired by the Israeli biscuit cake, Mon Rouge with raspberry, white chocolate and Italian meringue, and a Cheesecake Brûlée with a layer of caramelized crème brûlée at the heart of the cake.

The savory selection is also well represented, with savory kranz pastries, cheese rosettes and orange pepper brûlée.

Available in stores and online.

Roladin presents a wide and festive Shavuot collection, including cheesecakes, savory pastries, focaccias, quiches and handcrafted sourdough breads.

Among the standout items in the collection: A Basque chocolate cake with baked Basque cheesecake, Breton crumble and milk chocolate, alongside a Vanilla Cheesecake Crumble with New York-style cheese and rich vanilla ganache.

In addition, the chain offers a variety of sourdough breads made using traditional methods, along with family-sized quiches and savory pastries designed for festive hosting.

Roladin, which began as a small family bakery in Ramat Hasharon in 1989, now operates more than 100 branches nationwide and continues to expand its holiday collections each year.

The MIMI chain is launching a dedicated cheesecake menu for Shavuot with a contemporary take on beloved desserts. Among the standout cakes: Pistachio, cheesecake and kadaif with cream cheese frosting and honey, alongside a tiramisu cake without hot coffee, with layers of mascarpone and cocoa sponge.

Also on the menu: A brownie cheesecake bar with layers of chocolate brownie, baked cheesecake cream and vanilla chantilly.

The BreadClub boutique bakery chain, part of Landwer, is also joining the Shavuot celebrations with a limited-edition collection that offers a modern and refined interpretation of classic holiday desserts.

Among the highlights: An especially airy baked cheesecake with a light, delicate texture, alongside a rich butter brioche babka filled with ricotta and berries. The babka is available as a full cake or individual slices.

Alongside the desserts, the chain also offers a variety of handcrafted sourdough breads, including sun-dried tomato sourdough, Kalamata olive sourdough and walnut rye, as well as quiches, savory pastries, dips and salads that easily fit the holiday table.

Available in chain branches and online.

At Boutique Central, this year’s focus is on what everyone loves most – classic cheesecakes. For the holiday, the chain offers baked or crumb cheesecakes in new versions with toppings of strawberries, caramel-hazelnut, chocolate crumble and pistachio crumble.

Alongside them you’ll also find Basque cheesecake, Saint Honoré, tiramisu, biscuit cake, cheese pastries, quiches and savory baked goods.

For vegans: Vegan tiramisu and Lotus cheesecake.

Goldis presents a Shavuot collection designed around convenient and impressive family hosting, with an emphasis on familiar flavors in a richer interpretation. Among the items: Chocolate and butter rugelach, Ferrero Rocher cake with Nutella mousse and hazelnuts, and a pair of individual New York cheesecakes with cream cheese and chocolate crunch.

SHEMO launches an especially broad Shavuot menu, combining traditional cheesecakes with seasonal innovations. Among the new items: Basque cheesecake, cheesecake cakes with crumbles, round Austrian cheesecake, and a plum or apricot kadaif tart.

Alongside these, you’ll also find familiar classics – New York cheesecake, crumb cheesecake, baked cheesecake and Brooklyn slice cakes.