Desserts

Molasses with Tahini عسل أسود بالطحينة

Overview

This is a snack/dip as well as a dessert.

In Egypt, this is eaten as breakfast or an evening meal.

Of note:

  • As you mix the ingredients, watch the interesting marks the dark molasses makes in the light colored tahini. Fun for kids to watch.

 

Cream caramel كريم كاراميل

Overview

This is originally a French desert, but is widely eaten in Egyptian cities.

Qamar El Din Pudding قمر الدين

Overview

Not only is the orange color of this recipe appealing, but it tastes great as well.

Egyptian Pumpkin Pie with bechamel قرع عسلي بالبشامل

Overview

This is a sweet dessert that can be served warm or cold.

Rice Pudding رز باللبن

Overview

This is a popular dessert in Egypt.

Variation can include adding raisins, shredded coconuts, various nuts, or even a scoop of ice cream on top.

Belila بليلة

Overview

Belila is a popular desert in Egypt. It is also used as a breakfast, much like porridge in England.

Konafa with cheese كنافة بالجبنة

Overview

Konafa is made of a very thin half cooked pastry. The closest in North America would be vermicelli or Angel hair.

Konafa can be found in some Middle Eastern groceries.

In Turkey and Greece, the name Kataifi is used for what Egyptian call Konafa, while Katayef is another different Egyptian desert.

 

Konafa with cream كنافة بالكريمة

Overview

Konafa is made of a very thin half cooked pastry. The closest in North America would be vermicelli or Angel hair.

Konafa can be found in some Middle Eastern groceries.

In Turkey and Greece, the name Kataifi is used for what Egyptian call Konafa, while Katayef is another different Egyptian desert.

 

Qatayef with nuts قطايف بالمكسرات

Overview

Qatayef can also be spelled Katayef.

In Turkey and Greece, the name Kataifi is used for what Egyptians call Konafa.

Baqlawa / Baklava بقلاوة

Overview

Baklava is a popular desert in the Eastern Mediterranean.