Desserts and Sweets

Here is the best collection of Middle Eastern, Palestinian, and non traditional desserts. Satisfy your sweet cravings with a wide range of sweets like Authentic Knafeh, Awameh, cheesecakes, and much more.

A soft buttery cinnamon roll topped with creamy icing on a white scalloped plate, surrounded by cinnamon sticks and a dish of frosting

Fluffy Gooey Cinnamon Rolls

Make your kitchen smell like a bakery with these homemade cinnamon rolls. Soft, gooey, and topped with luscious cream cheese frosting, they’re sure to be a family
Levain Bakery cookies, topped with extra chocolate chips and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, placed on a baking sheet next to a bowl of flaky sea salt, and a plate with two cookies and a milk cup

Levain Bakery-Style Chocolate Chip Cookies (Soft, Moist, and Huge)

Craving the famous New York-style cookie? These giant Levain-inspired cookies are rich, chewy, and loaded with both milk and semi-sweet chocolate chips for the ultimate indulgence.
top shot of om ali dessert served with ground pistachios, shredded coconuts, and edible rose petals

Om Ali (Egyptian Bread Pudding)

Rich, creamy, and infused with warm spices, Om Ali is Egypt’s take on bread pudding—only more indulgent! Made with flaky puff pastry, nuts, and a luscious sweet
a top shot of crispy golden warbat bil ashta served with ground pistachios on top

Warbat Bil Ashta (Shaabiyat)

Warbat Bil Ashta combines the delicate crunch of phyllo dough with a smooth, flavorful ashta filling, making it a beloved treat in Middle Eastern cuisine. Whether for
two slices of muhallabia pudding layered with tea biscuits, milk pudding, and strawberry Jello topping served on a metal tray next to strawberry and lemon wedge

Muhallabia and Jello Pudding

Creamy, silky, and refreshing, this Muhallabia and Jello Pudding is a stunning layered dessert that’s as delicious as it is beautiful. With a rich, floral-scented milk pudding
a side view of no bake pistachio cheesecake with one slice removed

No Bake Pistachio Cheesecake

Creamy, nutty, and irresistibly smooth, this No Bake Pistachio Cheesecake is a show-stopping dessert that’s as easy to make as it is delicious. Topped with a glossy
Gulab jamuns with milk powder

Easy Gulab Jamun

This easy gulab jamun recipe is the best way to prepare the classic Indian dessert. Soft, delicious, easy, & made with simple ingredients.
egyptian basbousa orange coconut basbousa namoura

Orange Coconut Basbousa

Orange Coconut Basbousa is an Arab twist on the traditional basbousa. It's a sweet, soft and citrusy semolina cake soaked in citrusy syrup.

Turkish Tres Leches Cake (Trileçe)

Turkish Tres Leches Cake, or Trileçe, is a delicious moist & fluffy cake soaked with 3 types of milk & topped with cream and caramel sauce.

Blueberry Cheese Brioche Buns (Danishes)

Indulge in this luxurious blueberry cheese brioche buns recipe! Irresistible pastries with fluffy buns, sweetened cream cheese & blueberries!

About Me

Hi, I'm Fatimah!

I’m here to guide you through the world of Palestinian cooking with a modern twist. Whether you’re longing for those nostalgic meals you grew up with or looking to try something new and international, you’ll find recipes here that connect the past with the present—all designed to be easy, approachable, and packed with flavor. Let’s bring the heart of home-cooked meals back into your kitchen!

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