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 top shot of ashta served in a plate with crushed pistachios on top and pistachios around the plate

Ashta, Middle Eastern Clotted Cream

Ashta or qishta is the Middle Eastern clotted cream featured in most Ramadan desserts. It is indulgent and super easy to make. Try it now!

Maamoul (Date Filled Cookies)

As you take a bite, the delicate crumb melts away, revealing a luscious filling of sweet, caramelized dates, infused with hints of aromatic spices, creating a harmonious

Nescafe Cake (Ice Box Coffee Cake)

Nescafe Cake (Ice Box Coffee Cake) is meant to reveal the cake-maker inside you. It is a no-fail, cold dessert made out of layers of indulging cream

Authentic Palestinian Knafeh

A traditional and authentic take on a Palestinian favorite, this Authentic Palestinian Knafeh recipe is the best out there.

Qater (Sheera)

For Middle Eastern desserts, Qater is the easiest and sweetest syrup to use. Just add water, sugar, and orange blossom water and you are good to go!

Layali Lubnan (Lebanese Nights Dessert)

A quick and easy dessert recipe, Layali Lubana (Lebanese Nights Dessert), is popular in Ramadan and for gatherings because it's satisfyingly delicious and feeds large groups easily.
Easy homemade White Hot Chocolate with marshmallows and cinnamon

Rich White Hot Chocolate Recipe

This perfect Rich White Hot Chocolate is irresistible, super easy to make, and only requires a few minutes to be ready!
homemade refreshing knafeh cheesecake topped ricotta cheese and garnished with chopped pistachios and rose petals

Knafeh Cheesecake

Knafeh Cheesecake is a new twist on the traditional Palestinian knafeh. Wow yourself and everyone you know with this delicious creamy dessert.
refreshing tiramisu cheesecake made up of hearty cheesecake filling and yummy crust

Tiramisu Cheesecake

The perfect finishing touch on any meal is this Tiramisu Cheesecake. It is so creamy that will melt in your mouth with every bite!
Palestinian hilbeh fenugreek cake served with simple syrup

Hilbeh | Fenugreek Cake

Hilbeh Fenugreek cake is a traditional Palestinian recipe made by the combining flour, sugar, semolina, nigella seeds, boiled fenugreek seeds, and other ingredients. Drenched with simple syrup,

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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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