Egyptian Traditional Desserts

Egyptian Traditional Desserts

Indulge in the world of Egyptian traditional desserts and discover a delightful array of sweets. From creamy puddings to flaky, syrup-soaked pastries, these treats offer a unique taste of Egypt’s rich culinary heritage. Each dessert tells a story through its blend of spices, nuts, and natural sweeteners, reflecting centuries of tradition. Prepare to satisfy your sweet tooth with these essential and flavorful components of Egyptian culture. Egyptian sweets are light and airy. One of the most popular is Mahalabiya. We make this light ground rosewater. We also use toasted almonds and cinnamon as a topping. You can compare “Umm Ali” to English bread and butter pudding. However, we make it with local dry bread, so it’s less soft. We always serve rice pudding, or Roz bi laban, cold. These are just a few examples of traditional Egyptian sweets.

1. Basbousa

basbousa egypt dessert

Basbousa, a sweet Middle Eastern treat, has become one of Egypt’s most popular desserts. You make this delicious cake with semolina or farina soaked in syrup before baking. Many people flavor the syrup with rose or flower water and add powdered coconut. Basbousa is a vegan dish, so Egypt’s Coptic Christians widely eat it during fasting seasons.

2. Baqlawa (Goallash)

Baqlawa (Goallash)

Baqlawa, also known as baklava, is a rich, sweet delicacy. We make it from intricate layers of filo dough, chopped nuts, and fruits. We bind the dessert with syrup and honey. It’s often served with a large dollop of creamy cream, making it a delicious end to a classic Egyptian meal.

3. Kunafa

Kunafa - Egyptian traditional desserts

You should definitely try Kunafa in Egypt. It’s a cake made from angel hair-like semolina noodles. We roll and flatten them, then bake them with butter and cream cheese over low heat. When it’s done, we soak it in syrup and top it with a few groundnuts.

4. Umm Ali

Umm-Ali - Egyptian Traditional Desserts

Even on a short trip to Egypt, you must try Umm Ali. Umm Ali, which translates to “Mother of Ali,” is a dish where we layer puff pastry, soak it in milk, and mix it with almonds, raisins, coconut flakes, and sugar before baking it. The combination of baked bread and hot milk, along with a variety of other seasonings, creates a dish you’ll never forget.

5 – Roz Bel Laban

Roz Bel Laban - Traditional Egyptian Desserts

Roz Bel Laban is Egypt’s version of rice pudding, which translates as “rice with milk.” If you like rice pudding, you’ll adore this. Ishta is rice cooked in milk, occasionally cream, and sugar, usually with pistachio bits on top. Everyone enjoys this easy and delicious dessert!

6 – Zalabya

Zalabya - Traditional Egyptian Desserts

Zalabya is a Turkish and Greek dessert consisting of tiny fried dough balls drenched in syrup and honey and dusted with sugar powder and brown or white chocolate.

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