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Egyptian desserts

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Egyptian basbousa is one of the most famous Arabic sweets. Semolina mixed with butter, sugar, yogurt and coconut and drizzled with flavored sugar syrup. #ArabicSweets #EgyptianDesserts #SemolinaCake #EasyDessertRecipe #MiddleEastFood

133 · 40 minutes · Egyptian basbousa is one of the most famous Arabic sweets. Semolina mixed with butter, sugar, yogurt and coconut and drizzled with flavored sugar syrup. #ArabicSweets #EgyptianDesserts #SemolinaCake #EasyDessertRecipe #MiddleEastFood

3 ingredients

Baking & Spices
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract.
Nuts & Seeds
  • 1/2 cup Coconut flakes, unsweetened
  • 1 Nuts
19 Egyptian Desserts You Need to Try

With their beautiful colors, sweet and savory flavors, and melt-in-mouth textures, these Egyptian desserts will open your eyes and palate to a completely different side of the country’s cuisine.

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A collection of the most traditional Egyptian desserts for any occasion including Ramadan. These recipes are easy enough to create at home for an authentic feel of Egypt.

3 · 70 minutes · These are the best traditional and easy Egyptian desserts for parties or special occasions. This recipes for Harissa has a special place in my heart and I am sure you will love it.

14 ingredients

Produce
  • 1/2 cup Raisins
Condiments
  • 8 tbsp Honey
Baking & Spices
  • 150 g 500 g semolina 1 cup
  • 2 tbsp All purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 cup Semolina
  • 3 cup Sugar
Nuts & Seeds
  • 1 cup Coconut, unsweetened
  • 1/2 cup Coconut flakes
  • 1 Hazelnut
  • 1 cup Hazelnut or any nut you like
Dairy
  • 1 cup Ghee/butter
  • 1 cup Milk, hot
Liquids
  • 2 cups Water
A so-called Egyptian cake, but actually a famous Romanian hazelnut cake, which is called Egyptian for some unknown reason. The name doesn't better, this is one of the best cakes in this world!!! #whereismyspoon #egyptiancake #romaniancake #hazelnutcake #buttercreamcake #caramelcake #cakerecipes src=

This Egyptian cake with hazelnuts is the creamiest, sweetest, and most comforting cake you can imagine.

Egyptian Butter Cookie (Ghorayeba) 2 cups powdered sugar 4.33 sticks butter 3 cups flour (alternatively, my friend does 1 cup butter creamed with 3/4 cup powedered sugar to look like cake batter. Then add 2.5 cups sifted flower mixed with 1/2 tsp baking powder. Mix, shape, top with a nut or chocolate chip. Bake at 375 for 10-12 mintues until edges are golden.

This is an easy way to make ghorayeba – an Egyptian butter cookie that’s usually made for special occasions like Eid. They’re so delicate and just melt in your mouth. I don…

A circular cookies filled with a mixture of honey and nuts and dusted with powdered sugar. These Egyptian cookies are on every feast and celebration dessert table. #amiraspantry #EidCookies #Eid #EgyptianCookies #PistachioFilledCookies #HolidayCookiesRecipe | amiraspantry.com

20 · A circular cookies filled with a mixture of honey and nuts and dusted with powdered sugar. These Egyptian cookies are on every feast and celebration dessert table. #amiraspantry #EidCookies #Eid #EgyptianCookies #PistachioFilledCookies #HolidayCookiesRecipe | amiraspantry.com

3 ingredients

Baking & Spices
  • 1/8 tsp A dash of salt
Nuts & Seeds
  • 1/2 cup Pistachios, coarsely ground.
Liquids
  • 1/3 cup Water
Check out this amazing collection of traditional Egyptian desserts and sweets. We’ve worked with local food experts to surface some of Egypt's most authentic and delicious desserts. 
Discover the famous Omm Ali to Kunafa, Basbousa and Meshabek and many more. When you visit Egypt, make sure to taste some of these traditional desserts. Trust us, they won’t disappoint. #egyptiandesserts #egyptiansweets #egyptdesserts

Check out this amazing collection of traditional Egyptian desserts and sweets. We’ve worked with local food experts to surface some of Egypt's most authentic and delicious desserts. Discover the famous Omm Ali to Kunafa, Basbousa and Meshabek and many more. When you visit Egypt, make sure to taste some of these traditional desserts. Trust us, they won’t disappoint. #egyptiandesserts #egyptiansweets #egyptdesserts

For a (AWESOME) school project, I had to make baklava. Baklava is a traditional Egyptian dessert consisting of many layers of flaky pastry and spiced walnuts, covered in a sweet, orange-blossom-fla...

For a (AWESOME) school project, I had to make baklava. Baklava is a traditional Egyptian dessert consisting of many layers of flaky pastry and spiced walnuts, covered in a sweet, orange-blossom-fla…

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30 · 45 minutes · Traditional holiday cookies that are rich, stuffed with jam and dipped in chocolate. Sprinkle some nuts on the top and they will be irresistible.

4 ingredients

Refrigerated
  • 2 Eggs.
Condiments
  • 1 Jam
Baking & Spices
  • 2 1/2 cup Flour
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

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Egyptian wedding cookies ( Kahk) is an authentic cookie recipe that deserves a place in your cookie tray this season. A traditional holiday classic that is so delicious with or without the nut filling.