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Shavuot 2019: Get ready for this cheesy goodness

Celebrate the Feast of Weeks with these Tel Aviv bakery cheesecakes

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Time Out Israel
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Arguably the best Jewish holiday of the year is back again and there's no better way to celebrate Shavuot than by taking it (ch)easy with family while stuffing your face with udderly delicious cakes.

Get ready for this cheesy goodness

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Dallal

Dallal Bakery is offering a combination of classic and original options for Shavuot, including a variety of salty and sweet pastries, breads and most importantly - a magical selection of cheese cakes.

  • Spring bread (nuts, raisins, and honey) – NIS 26
  • Specialty breads – NIS 26
  • Puff pastry filled with cheese and leeks / spinach and artichoke - NIS 18/100
  • Quiche in a variety of flavors: mushrooms / tomatoes and olives / sweet potato and spinach - NIS 29/100
  • Cheese brownie cake – NIS 44
  • Ricotta and cranberry cake – NIS 44
  • Large baked cheese cake - NIS 98/155
  • Puff pastry with cheese and berries - NIS 22/110
  • Tart cream cheeses and cherries - NIS 26/118

Some are available by pre-order only.

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Kapulski

On the occasion of the Israeli cheese festival, Kapulski Bakery offers pastries, quiche, and cheesecakes in unusual combinations in addition to their much-loved classic cheesecakes and more goodies

Among the dishes for Shavuot:

Brioche pastries made from salted dough and vegetable filling, A Viennese strudel made of dough, cheese pastries and clichés, the classic cheesecakes, including brownies cheesecake, raspberry cheese, passionfruit cheesecake, baked cheesecake with white chocolate, a New York cheese tart, cheese mousse cake with a layer of dulcet de leche, a fruit tart, and salty and sweet pastries available by weight. 

Price ranges: NIS 39-130

 Bialik St, 40 Ramat HaSharon 03-6287358. Opening hours are Sunday through Thursday from 7:00 to 20:00, and Fridays from 7:00 to 15:00

The factory store is at 30 HaMalka St, Netanya 09-9748888. Opening hours are Sunday through Thursday from 7:00 to 19:00, and Fridays from 7:00 to 15:00

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In preparation for the delicious harvest holiday, Biscotti has launched a rich and varied dairy pastry for sweet and salty lovers. At the heart of the culinary series, there is a selection of baked and cold cheesecakes made from various types of cheeses, including white cheese, the classic cream cheese, the soft and airy ricotta to the rich mascarpone. Alongside these, there are also a smattering of quiches and other delicious pastries.

  • Gateau Basque - a traditional Basque-style treat of two layers of crispy pastry baked with New York cheesecake – NIS 132
  • Black Forest Cheese – crisp chocolate and pistachio crumble on the bottom, a frosted cheese cream with amaranth cherries, and chantilly cream - NIS 62 - NIS 168
  • Cheesecake & Nuts Financier Cake - crispy pastry crust, caramelized nuts, financier, baked cheese stuffing topped with cream and caramelized nuts - NIS 62-NIS168
  • Mediterranean Crumble - Parmesan crumble with cherry tomatoes, basil and Kalamata olives – NIS 72
  • Baked cheese cakes - NIS 62-NIS 168
  • Cold cheese cakes - NIS 62-NIS 168
  • Quiche – NIS 26-NIS 118
  • Lasagna – NIS 64- NIS 154
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The Bakery (with its five branches) offers a variety of special desserts for the holiday, as well as a few classics especially for Shavuot. Look forward to:

  • Mascarpone and Summer Fruits – NIS 178
  • Lemon and Ricotta Polenta cake – NIS 79
  • Brasserie Cheesecake – NIS 68
  • Sugar-Free Cheesecake – NIS 68
  • Sicilian Cassata – NIS 89
  • Panettone Raisins and Citrus – NIS 42
  • Gouda and Thyme Bread – NIS 24
  • Crispy Brioche Crunch – NIS 38
  • Coffee Bar Cheesecake - NIS 18/26, NIS 96/186
  • Cheese Crunch cake – NIS 44
  • Baked fruit tart – NIS 68
  • Fresh fruit trifle – NIS 178
  • Vegan Rice Pudding - NIS 148
  • Tiramisu – NIS 168
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Festive Shavuot Fair at SHEMO

Sunday - Friday: June 2-7

Head to the Ofer Kiryon Mall Mall, which will host a festive Shavuot Fair with SHEMO bakery. The fair will offer a wide selection of cheesecakes, fruit pie, breads, and more.

With a festive white menu that includes salty and sweet pastries that combine local cheeses with unique pastries in the bakery's specialty oven, here you'll find a variety of pastries, cakes and cookies, combined with fresh and local cheeses.

  • Baked cheesecakes topped with sour cream – NIS 120
  • Turkish pastry with za'atar and cheese - NIS 4.5 per piece
  • Cheese croissants - NIS 22
  • Fine tart - onion of baked leaves, with tomatoes, garlic, thyme and goat cheese – NIS 24
  • Quiche gratin of potatoes - NIS 82
  • Beef leeks and kashkaval burekas - NIS 19
  • Milk rolls - soft and sweet buns - NIS 16 for a 5-unit package
  • Cheese sticks - rolled puff pastry with cheese mix (Parmesan, Mozzarella) - NIS 12
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This year, Piece of Cake chose to give a fruity and refreshing twist to their cakes and vegan dishes. Among the special offers for Shavuot are:

  • Bavarian cheesecake - baked cheesecake with a crunchy dough base, cranberry berries and a closing layer of vanilla Bavarian mousse. Decorated with pistachios, currants and macaroons with vanilla flavors - NIS 98. There is also a vegan version of the cake.
  • Banana Tiramisu - a refreshing twist to the classic cake, with biscuits dipped in espresso, layers of mousse, Tiramisu and banana mousse with crumbs of date cookies, cinnamon and nuts. NIS 59.90
  • A new vegan quiche series in three flavors: sweet potato, mushrooms and roasted pepper, with vegan cheeses. Among other things you will find a wide variety of vegan cakes, cookies, pastries and desserts.
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