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.

orange cardamom olive oil cake topped with powdered sugar, lemon slices, and fresh mint leaves

Orange Cardamom Olive Oil Cake

This super moist and fluffy orange & cardamom olive oil cake is a classic twist on a classic. It's full of flavor and absolutely delicious!

No Bake Mango Cake

No Bake Mango Cake is a refreshing and light dessert that's a spin on mango cheesecake and mango tiramisu. It's easier and quicker to make!
Luqaimat are deep-fried pastries dipped in simple syrup. They're crunchy on the outside and soft and airy on the inside.

The Best Awameh (Luqaimat) Recipe

Awameh (Luqaimat) are Middle Eastern crispy donut balls. They're crispy on the outside, airy and fluffy on the inside. Sweet, crunchy & soft! We love having them

Knafeh Na’ameh (Nabulsi Knafeh)

Authentic Knafeh Na'ameh or Knafeh Nabulsieh, is a Palestinian dessert made with stretchy cheese, slightly crunchy dough, and simple syrup.
mini baklava cheesecake served with chopped pistachios and rose petals

Baklava Cheesecake Bars

Baklawa Cheesecake is a mix of delicious baklawa fused with creamy and decadent cheesecake. It's the perfect dessert, not only does it taste good, it looks appealing

Top 15+ Desserts for Ramadan

Iftar or suhoor is best enjoyed with this collection of the sweetest and most popular desserts for Ramadan. They will definitely turn your Ramadan nights into unforgettable

Authentic Walnut Baklawa

Satisfy your sweet tooth with my delicious homemade Walnut Baklawa recipe that's made of golden layers of phyllo pastry, infused with sweet syrup, and sprinkled with pistachios

Easy No Bake Lazy Cake Recipe

No Bake Lazy Cake also known as biscuit cake, is a famous dessert across Europe and the Middle East. It is mainly made out of chocolate and

Namoura (Harissa)

Namoura, also known as Harissa or Basbousa, is a popular dessert across the Middle East. It is a syrup-soaked semolina cake that can be served all year

Basbousa Bil Qishta (Semolina Cake With Cream)

The uniquely delicious Basbousa Bil Qishta dessert is sweetened with sugar syrup and sprinkled with flavored nuts. Its spongy layers filled with cream will melt in your

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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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