Lebanese sweets

Halawet el jibn are delicious Middle Eastern sweet cheese rolls that are filled with ashta cream, decorated with pistachios and drizzled with orange blossom syrup.

This Lebanese Nights Dessert (Layali Lubnan, ليالي لبنان) is a very famous and delicious Lebanese dessert that features a layer of semolina pudding, a layer of whipped cream and a layer of crushed pistachios.

Awamat (Lebanese doughnuts) rank high with me; I am ashamed to say that awamat is one of those recipes that I avoid making, simply because I would eat the whole thing! Yes, these things are so addictive, so plan a little extra work out this week if you are planning to make!! The fried balls […]

Flaky dough meets sweet honey and crunchy nuts in this traditional Arabic sweet.

Whether you call it Namoura, Basbousa, or just Semolina cake this recipe will delight. Made with semolina flour, almonds, and topped with a simple syrup.

Clotted cream filled pancakes with an orange blossom syrup

A Lebanese classic! Sweet semolina dough filled with whipped ricotta cheese. Serve it with ground pistachios, rose petal jam, and simple syrup.

Warbat , Crispy flakey phyllo pastries soaked in a floral simple syrup and filled with the most delicious custard cream! This dessert is always a crowd-pleaser and

Layali Lubnan translates to "Lebanese Nights Dessert" a traditional and DELICIOUS arabic dessert that originates from Lebanon. Layali Lubnan is based on Semolina and Rose or Orange Blossom Water. Try the modern adaptations in the notes of this recipe.