Shavuot, known as the white holiday, inspires a festive table filled with dairy dishes and indulgent desserts. In honor of the holiday, Pnina Conforti of Pnina Pie Patisserie and her daughter Gili Inbar share four impressive yet approachable recipes that reflect their family’s long journey in the world of pastry. What began more than 25 years ago in a modest home kitchen has grown into a thriving family business, with nearly every member playing a role in its success.

Pnina, who discovered the art of desserts through books and magazines, became one of the pioneering women in a field once dominated by men. Together with Gili, now head pastry chef, she blends tradition with refined techniques learned abroad, creating handmade pastries that combine Israeli warmth with European flair.

For the holiday, they present fruit tartlets filled with pastry cream and topped with fresh fruit, a caramelized onion tarte tatin with goat cheese, a beet and brûléed goat cheese puff pastry, and a vanilla roulade layered with cream cheese and strawberries. Alongside these homemade delights, the article highlights notable cheesecakes from boutique bakeries and award-winning artisanal cheeses crafted במיוחד for the holiday season.