Middle eastern pastries

It's too bad that so many people are only familiar with Middle Eastern pastries that aren't so well made. If you sample them far from where they originate, often they're made with old or stale nuts, they've sat around too long in plastic packages, or the cheeses aren't exactly fresh. While it's true that some of them can be a bit sticky-sweet for Western tastes,

Tulumba is melt-in-your-mouth golden, syrup-soaked donuts. A Middle Eastern dessert perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

Fatayer is a Middle Eastern savory pastries that are stuffed with either cheese or meat. This recipe that I have here makes super soft melt in the mouth bread and we are in love with this recipe.

Kataifi Knafeh, is a traditional Middle Eastern #dessert made with stringy #pastry and #sweet creamy filling. Perfect for any occasion, try it hot.

Qatayef is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert of sweet, nut-filled pancakes that are pan fried and glazed to syrupy perfection.

I have always had a soft spot for anything flavored with cinnamon and orange blossom water. You probably can tell by my addiction to baklawa. The aroma is quite literally heavenly, to me. It’s probably why i’m such a huge fan of ma’amoul. That, and the flaky and buttery cookie make these little du

This collection of the best middle eastern desserts will make your taste buds thank you! Middle Eastern cuisine has so much delicious food to offer and they also have some awesome desserts! This super delicious pistachio baklava is buttery, sweet, flakey, nutty, gooey.

Pistachio Maamoul Cookies - Cookin' with Mima