Super simple and flavorful dessert that can be made in 15 minutes max!! I’m not a huge fan of Arabic dessert, but I couldn’t resist going back for more the first time I tried it. This recipe was created by my creative mother in law š Ingredients:Ā -2 Packages of vermicelli (pic below for the…
Category: Arabic Dessert
Nutella Pastries
Quick easy recipe that reminds me of all the cute bakeries and coffee shops we can’t go to while in quarantine. So you can bring the pastries to you with this super simple recipe! Ingredients: -puff pastry dough (I used the Zergut brand) it’s already pre-cut to the right size -Nutella or any other thick…
Cardamom Pistachio and Rose Biscotti
Curated this recipe for my dear friend Mariam! We share a love for coffee and cute desserts, and these are some of her favorite flavors. I love creating and developing recipes, give this one a try! Your coffee will thank you š Cardamom, Pistachio and Rose BiscottiĀ Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flourĀ 2…
Tamara’s Date Tart
Here is a PHENOMENAL recipe that I got from my friend Tamara that has a luxurious tasting creamy top with a graham cracker pie crust that marries together in the most perfect way.Ā It captures everyones attention that tries it! Ingredients:Ā -12 large sized medjool dates (make sure they’re soft) and remove the pit -2…
Pistachio Rose Cupcakes
These cupcakes are devine! The flavors complement each other so well, and it tastes like a modern middle eastern dessert. Leave out the Syrup if you don’t want it to be extra sweet, but it adds a nice touch! Yield: 24 mini cupcakes Ingredients: Cupcakes: -1/2 cup butter (softened) -1/2 cup caster sugar -3/4 cup…
Basbousa
A simple arabic dessert that’s sure to be a crowd pleaser! Ingredients:Ā 2 cups semolina 1 cup yogurt or coconut cream 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 cup unsweetened fine shredded coconut flakes 2 eggs 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees In a large…
Kunafa Bites
Ā Kunafa is a syrup-soaked pastry that is common in a number of Arabic countries and territories, especially during Ramadan. Though the exact preparation and the spelling of the name varies by region, most kunafa are layered or filled with either a sweet cheese or cream (kishta), soaked in a sugar syrup flavored with rose water…
Ka’ak
Move over biscotti, ka’ak is the BEST COOKIE EVER with coffee/tea. Yield: 36 Ingredients: -3 cups all purpose flour -3 eggs -3/4 cup vegetable oil -1 cup sugar -1 teaspoon baking powder -2 teaspoons anise seeds -1-2 teaspoons ground cardamom -1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds Directions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Mix the eggs,…
Klecha
Kleicha is an Iraqi cookie. It comes in different shapes and fillings, the most common types are filled with dates or an assortment of coconut and walnuts. They’re usually flavored with cardamom and sometimes rose-water. They’re glazed with an egg wash, baked to perfection and served with tea. During the month of Ramadan they are…
My Sweet Tooth Desserts 