Desserts & Sweets

A fragrant, moist basbousa made with semolina, coconut, fresh orange juice, and orange blossom syrup. 🍊 Orange Basbousa (with orange blossom syrup) Ingredients Orange Basbousa * 200 g sugar * 200 ml neutral vegetable oil * 4 large eggs, room temperature * 1 packet vanilla sugar * 240 ml fresh orange juice * 2 tbsp finely grated orange zest * 100 g unsweetened shredded coconut * 320 g semolina — 160 g fine + 160 g medium * 2 tsp baking powder * ¼ tsp salt * Tahini, for greasi

Gojeh Sabz Sorbet (Persian Sour Green Plum Sorbet) Ingredients Syrup 100 ml water 120 g sugar Sorbet 400 g gojeh sabz, pitted 1 tbsp sahlab 1 tsp vodka Juice of 1 lemon Garnish A few fresh gojeh sabz, sliced A squeeze of lemon juice Method In a small saucepan, combine the water and sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring until the sugar has completely dissolved. Remove from the heat and allow the syrup to cool completely. Remove the pits from the gojeh sabz and freeze the f

Hadji Bada (Iraqi Almond Cookies) Ingredients • 2 cups fine almond flour • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon • ½ teaspoon kosher salt • 2 large egg whites • 1 cup (120 g) sugar • 1 tablespoon rose water (plus more for rolling) • Whole raw almonds Instructions Preheat the oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, cinnamon, and salt. In a large bowl, whisk the egg whites, sugar, and rose water until the mixture become

Yakh Dar Behesht (Persian: یخ در بهشت) literally means “Ice in Paradise.” Yakh Dar BeheshtI ingredients • 100 g rice flour • 120 g corn starch • 300–350 g sugar • 5 tbsp rosewater • 1 liter whole milk • 1 liter cold water • 50 g finely crushed pistachios • Optional: dried rose petals for garnish Directions Dissolve the corn starch completely in cold water. In a separate bowl, dissolve the rice flour completely in cold milk. Make sure there are no lumps in either mixture. Pour

PERSIAN RICE FLOUR PUDDING 1 liter soja milk 100 gram rice flour 60 gram sugar 1 teaspoon ground cardamon 2 tablespoons rosewater saffron water (1 gram bloemed) Garnish Rose Petals, pistachio Instructions: In a medium saucepan, combine soya milk, rice flour, sugar, and ground cardamom. Whisk the mixture thoroughly until the rice flour is fully dissolved into the soya milk. Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir continuously. Once the mixture begins to bubble, reduce

Baklava is a rich, sweet pastry made of thin layers of filo dough filled with chopped nuts and soaked in syrup, known for its flaky texture and aromatic sweetness. Baklava Ingredients syrup: 350 gram sugar 120 ml water 3 tablespoons rose water 2 tablespoons lemon juice Ingredients Baklava: 1 pakket filo dough 470 gram 400 gram chopped pistachio (divided) 1 teablespoons cardamon divided 250 gram butter (part) In a small pan add sugar and water, until all the sugar is dislove

Kleicha (كليجة) is a traditional Iraqi cookie often called the national cookie of Iraq. It’s especially popular during festive occasions. Iraqi Kleicha (Date-Filled Cookies) Ingredients For the Dough: • 1 tablespoon instant yeast • 120 ml warm water (warm to the touch) • 500 g self-raising flour • 1 teaspoon salt • 1 tablespoon ground cardamom • 120 ml vegetable oil • 120 g melted unsalted butter For the Date Filling: • 900 g date paste • 50 g unsalted butter • 1 teaspoon gro

Pistachio Tiramisu Ingredients • 18 ladyfinger biscuits • 250 ml strong coffee, cooled • 2 tbsp coffee or chocolate liqueur (optional) • 250 g mascarpone cheese • 15 g vanilla sugar • 4 tbsp pistachio cream (paste) • 250 ml heavy cream • 100 g chopped pistachios • Pistachio powder (or finely ground pistachios), for garnish Instructions: Brew 250 ml of strong coffee and let it cool completely. In a bowl, mix mascarpone, vanilla sugar and pistachio cream until smooth. In a sepa

Massafan cookies are made of chopped almond s, ground cardamom, sugar, egg whites, and rose water. The five ingredients come together in perfect harmony to create a dessert that is more than the sum of its parts. 🌸 Massafan – Almond Cardamom Cookies Ingredients • 200 g finely chopped almonds (not ground into flour — small texture is ideal) • 90 g granulated sugar • 1 tsp ground cardamom • 2 large egg whites • rosewater (for shaping) • Whole almonds (for garnish) Inst

Bastani Sonnati – Persian Saffron Ice Cream Ingredients Base: 100 ml heavy cream (for freezing) 2 ice cubes 6/8 saffron threads 1 can (400 g) sweetened condensed milk 2 tbsp rosewater 2 tbsp sahlab powder ½ tsp ground cardamom 500 ml cream (cold, for whipping) 20 g raw pistachios, chopped Garnish: Raw pistachios, chopped Dried rose petals Frozen cream shards (from above) Instructions Line a flat tray with parchment paper. Pour 100 ml cream into a thin, even layer. Freeze fo

Faloodeh is a traditional Persian frozen dessert made with thin rice noodles mixed into a sweet, fragrant syrup flavored with rose water and lime juice. It’s semi-frozen to create a granita-like texture and often served with sour cherry syrup, lime wedges, or pistachios. Refreshing and aromatic, faloodeh is especially popular in the summer. Faloodeh (Persian Lime & Rose Water Granita with Rice Noodles) Ingredients: Syrup: • 800 ml water • 250 g sugar • Pinch of sea salt • 2 t

This Persian Upside-Down Cake is rich, moist, and aromatic, featuring a lush layer of caramelized Medjool dates infused with cardamom. Delicately scented with rosewater, it’s a warm, elegant dessert that beautifully blends floral and spiced flavors. Perfect served with tea, either warm or at room temperature. Persian Upside-Down Cake with Dates and Cardamom Ingredients For the date topping: • 27 Medjool dates • 120 g butter, softened • 50 g brown sugar • ½ tsp salt • ½ tsp gr

Zalabia/Zengula (Iraqi funnel cake) is a traditional deep-fried dessert made from a light yeast based batter that is poured in circular patterns into hot oil. Once golden and crispy, it's soaked in fragrant rosewater and lemon syrup. Crispy on the outside and soft inside, it's a sweet treat enjoyed especially during festive occasions.l Zalabia / Zengula - (Iraqi Funnel Cake) Syrup Ingredients: • 500 g sugar • 150 ml water • 3 tbsp rosewater • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice Batter I

Luzina is a traditional Middle Eastern sweet made with quince, a fragrant fruit that resembles a cross between an apple and a pear.The quince is typically stewed with sugar,cardamon and rosewater. Quince Luzina/Sferjah (Quince Sweets) Ingredients: • 1 kg quince • 100 ml water • 500 g sugar (for jam) • 2 tsp lemon juice • 1 tbsp ground cardamom • 2 sachet vegan gelatine • Ground almonds or coconut (for dusting) Instructions: Wash the quince, remove the core, and slice. Place

Nan Panjereh is a traditional Persian pastry known for its delicate, flaky texture and rich flavour. The name "Panjereh" which means "window". The pastry is often sprinkled with sugar for added sweetness, making it a popular treat in Persian households.Nan Panjereh is commonly enjoyed with tea on festive occasions as Nowruz(Persian New Year) Nan Panjereh – Window Cookies (Persian Rosettes) Ingredients: • 150g plain flour • 75g corn starch • 50ml rosewater • 175ml milk • 3 la

Pistachio Ferini is a Persian-style rice pudding made with ground rice, milk, sugar. It's slow cooked until thick and creamy, then delicately flavored with rose water,cardomon and pistachio paste. Rich and comforting, this elegant dessert is often garnished with pistachio and dried roses. Pistachio Ferini (Persian Rice Flour Pudding) Ingredients: • 100 grams rice flour • 60 grams sugar • 200 grams pistachio paste • 1.2 liters milk • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom • 2 tablespoons

Persian Love Cake is a fragrant and moist dessert that combines the rich flavours of Persian spices and ingredients. It typically features a combination of almond flour,cardamon,rosewater which gives it a unique aromatic flavour. The cake is often garnished with chopped pistachio and dried rose petals adding both texture and beauty.Persian Love Cake is a light tender cake that is perfect for special occasions, with a subtle sweetness and luxurious, exotic fragrance. The Pers

Ba'b Bel Tamar is a traditional Middle Eastern pastry filled with dates. Ba’b Bel Tamar Dough:Ba’b • 800g self-raising flour • 1 egg • 200g baking margarine • Pinch of salt • 1 tsp instant yeast • 350ml water (room temperature) Date Filling: • 900g date paste • 1 tbsp oil • 4 tbsp sesame seeds (optional) Mix all the dough ingredients together until smooth and leave to rest for 1 hour. For the filling, heat the oil in a pan, add the date paste, and soften it. Stir in the sesa