Central Asian Honey Cake Bakkali Bakkali is a traditional Uyghur cake that is soft, sweet, and full of nutty flavor. The main ingredients are honey, walnuts, eggs, sugar, and flour, and some recipes also include raisins or other dried fruits for extra sweetness. The batter is mixed and baked until […]
Lúcuma Tiramisu This Andean-inspired dessert is the perfect no-bake pastry to enjoy during the summer. It combines mascarpone cream flavored with Peruvian lúcuma pulp, espresso-soaked ladyfingers, and a dusting of cocoa powder for a decadent yet refreshing treat. Lúcuma is a fruit native to the Andes, ranging from southern Colombia to northern […]
No-bake cheesecake with passion fruit curd and coconut biscuit crust. Passionfruit No-Bake Cheesecake This easy summer dessert is perfect for dinner parties, casual gatherings, or a sweet treat with afternoon tea. Light, refreshing, and no-bake, it comes together quickly and looks as good as it tastes. The tropical tartness of passion […]
Sarı Burma Baklava Baklava is one of the most famous desserts of the Mediterranean and Middle East, known for its delicate layers of crisp phyllo pastry, finely chopped nuts, and fragrant syrup. Across the region, countless varieties exist, each with its own shape, filling, and syrup style. Some are cut into […]
Ma’amoul Ma’amoul are delicate Middle Eastern date cookies with a texture similar to shortbread, popular across the Levant. They are traditionally filled with sweet date paste, though pistachio and walnut fillings are also very common. Each filling often has its own distinct shape or pattern so they can be easily identified […]
Custard Baklava Laz Böreği (Paponi) This typical Laz dessert from the Black Sea region of Turkey is very similar to the Greek Galaktoboureko but instead of semonila uses flour and starch to thicken the custard. A particularity of Laz Böreği is that it uses black pepper as a flavouring agent within […]
Persian rice cookies Nan-e Berenji A classic Persian baked good. They hail from the western Kermanshah province in Iran. They are traditionally gluten free, being made with rice four. Nan-e Berenji is associated with Navruz, also known as Persian new year. Unlike most middle eastern sweets they are not too […]
Middle Eastern rice pudding Muhallebi This traditional Middle Eastern rice pudding flavoured with rose, pistachio, mastic and vanilla, is a delicious and simple dessert. It’s a perfect addition to your Ramadan table and will be sure to impress your guests. ⏰Prep Time: 5 min ⏲️Cooktime: 10 min 🍽️Servings: 6 Ingredients: Directions: