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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

Es teler is a refreshing combination that usually consists of jackfruit, avocado, coconut, condensed milk, syrup, and shaved or crushed ice, but the variations may include other ingredients such as flavored jelly and different types of fruit. This... 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

Postre de natas is a traditional dessert made with a combination of milk, egg yolks, and sugar syrup. Due to the fact that the preparation of postre de natas is time-consuming, it is usually made for special occasions. The milk is heated, and milk... 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

Dou fu fa is a popular Asian dessert consisting of creamy tofu topped with various savory or sweet garnishes. It is made with coagulated soy milk to create a tofu product with a mild taste and an incredibly soft consistency. Like other varieties, ... READ MORE

Lham (lit. meat) lahlou (lit. sweet) is an Algerian dish consisting of pieces of lamb stewed in a sweet syrup with fruit and various spices such as cinnamon and star anise. The dish often employs fruits such as prunes, quince, apples, pears, apric... READ MORE

Taj al malek, meaning king’s crowns, are decadent little sweets made with shredded phyllo dough (kataifi), sugar syrup, and roasted pistachios. Kataifi dough is first shaped into little nests, dried, brushed with clarified ... READ MORE

Dulce de batata is a jelly-like dessert prepared with a base of mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, vanilla flavoring, and a thickening agent. When cooked, dulce is left to set and should always be well-chilled. It is usually enjoyed as a dessert, which... READ MORE

Italian meringue is the most stable of all the varieties (Italian, Swiss, and French). It is typically made with heated sugar syrup that is then gradually added to beaten egg whites with soft peaks, and the whole concoction is whipped until the fi... READ MORE

One of the most famous Belgian desserts, this sweet and spicy, tart-shaped filled pastry is prepared exclusively in the Flemish town of Lier. The delectable Liers vlaaike consists of thin, pâté brisée crust filled with a thick,... READ MORE

Arisa pitha is a traditional pancake-like sweet snack and a type of pitha originating from Odisha. It's usually made with a combination of rice flour, sesame seeds, jaggery, sugar, ghee, and oil. The rice is soaked, slightly drained, and ground in... READ MORE

Maejakgwa are traditional cookies originating from South Korea. The cookies are usually made with a combination of wheat flour, ginger juice, salt, sugar, and water. The dough is rolled out and cut into small rectangles. Three slits are made in th... READ MORE

Kingyoku is a traditional sweet and a type of wagashi. It is made with agar that's sweetened with sugar or sugar syrup and left to solidify in a mold. During the summer, kingyoku is made so that it looks like a goldfish pot – there are color... READ MORE