Iconic Arab Desserts

Baklava - Layers of crispy phyllo dough filled with chopped nuts and drenched in sugar or honey syrup.

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Knafeh – A warm dessert made with shredded phyllo dough or semolina, filled with soft cheese and soaked in orange blossom or flavored syrup.

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Ma’amoul – Delicate shortbread cookies filled with dates, pistachios, or walnuts, often served during Eid and special occasions.

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Qatayef – Sweet stuffed pancakes filled with nuts or cream, folded and deep-fried or served fresh during Ramadan.

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Zalabia – Deep-fried dough balls soaked in syrup or honey, crunchy outside and soft inside.

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Barazek - Thin sesame and pistachio cookies from the Levant region, crisp and flavorful.

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Tamriyeh - Fried dough filled with semolina pudding, commonly eaten in Palestine.

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