Raising the Flag of Egyptian Cuisine
Egyptian desserts are a rich tapestry of flavors and textures.
Featuring iconic treats like Om Ali (Egyptian bread pudding), basbousa (semolina cake soaked in syrup), Saad Al Hanak (honey truffle candies), Egyptian desserts are often infused with fragrant ingredients like rose water and orange blossom.
These sweets reflect the country’s vibrant culinary heritage and take center stage during celebrations and family gatherings.
Pumpkin-Spiced Creme Brûlée is a fall sensation. Once you crack the wafer-thin sugar shell with a tap of your spoon, you dive into a creamy and silky smooth custard that will delight your taste buds with nuanced fall flavors.
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Dalgona Iced Coffee is a real treat for Coffee afecionados, and it is simply perfect to stay happy midst this summer heatwave. It sounds fancy, but Dalgona Iced Coffee can’t be easier to make.
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Om Ali is the iconic Egyptian bread pudding that garners unmatched affection from tourists and locals alike. Bonus: It is a semi-homemade dessert that you can easily create in your own kitchen.
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Meshabek is a luscious Egyptian sweet street food that translates to tangled, given the way those syrupy fritters look. Meshabek calls for basic ingredients, so try it in your kitchen to have a taste of this ancient and exotic treat.
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Pumpkin-Sahelp Pudding is a scrumptious, no-bake and eggless dessert that is laden with fall flavors with a Middle Eastern twist.
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If you are looking for a showstopper, yet effortless cake, this No Bake Alaska Cake is for you! It calls for a store-bought cake base, topped with three layers of ice cream, and encased with homemade meringue that is torched and not baked.
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Halva is a vegan, easy Greek dessert. It is made of four simple ingredients, semolina, sugar, oil and aromatics.
Read MoreThis vegan orange cake is a delicious eggless and dairy-free treat, which you can make in no more than twenty minutes of active cooking time. It is a crowd pleaser and carries all the refreshing notes of oranges.
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This chocolate bark studded with toasted pistachios, almonds, and cranberries are easy-to-make, healthy snack, mood booster, and a decadent vegan treat.
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Basbousa Bel Ashta is a decadent Egyptian cream-filled semolina cake. This contemporary rendition of an old favorite has its flavor amped up by a touch of warm spices, orange blossom, and citrus zest.
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