Lebanese Sweet Pastries

This traditional Middle Eastern dessert is often enjoyed on Iftar (a fast-breaking meal) during the holy month of Ramadan. The dish is made with thin sheets of phyllo dough that are wrapped into small elongated rolls while the center is filled wit... READ MORE

Kunāfah consists of two crunchy layers of shredded and buttered kataifi or knefe dough, filled with a luscious cheese cream that's often flavored with orange zest and cardamom, then drenched in a sugar syrup infused with lemon ju... READ MORE

This baklava variety consists of layered rectangular sheets of phyllo dough that are filled with various chopped nuts. Each corner of the dough is raised to partially enclose the filling, creating a small parcel-like treat that is then doused in b... READ MORE

This baklava variety consists of thin phyllo sheets that are traditionally filled with walnuts, although modern varieties may employ various chopped or ground nuts. The sheets are then rolled and cut into the desired size before they are baked and... READ MORE

Faysalieh is triangle-shaped baklava combining a nut filling and an outer shell that is made from thin threads of kataifi (knefe) dough. The pastry is typically filled with pistachios, but some varieties replace the nut filling with cream... READ MORE

This baklava variety consists of chopped or ground nuts that are placed between two layers of shredded or ground kataifi (knefe) dough. The nut filling typically includes pistachios, cashews, or pine nuts, and the whole pastry is doused i... READ MORE

Asawer is prepared with phyllo dough that is rolled and swirled to create a small, round baklava. Before it is rolled, phyllo sheets are occasionally sprinkled with ground nuts, and when baked, this round pastry is doused in rose-flavored sugar sy... READ MORE