Best Traditional Lebanese Desserts

Are you fond of desserts? Did you know about Lebanese desserts? They are really fascinating so we thought why not today's discussion be about these lovely treats?

Have you tried Baklava before? Well, if you haven't then let us begin with them before. Lebanese desserts are something we truly found attractive and our newfound interest compels us to talk about these extraordinary desserts of Lebanese origin.

Don't worry, just because this is something new does not mean you will find it hard to make. Lebanese desserts are pretty simple. Let's find out how they are baked. Shall we?

Know more about making Lebanese Desserts at home- Lebanese Baklava

Lebanese desserts are something that we find quite intriguing first of all because they are super easy to make and yet the outcomes are so divine.

Homemade Baklava is something like that too. They are flavored with nutty walnut essence and a rich dose of syrup. Finally, finish it off with some orange blossoms.

The history of different cuisines and dishes is something that we love to talk about. It simply takes us beyond the boundaries of the kitchen. So when it was about Traditional Lebanese desserts, we did not miss out on the scope. Let's find out more about Baklava and its origin.

Origin of Lebanese desserts- How did Baklava come into being

Honestly, the origin of the desserts cannot be related to a single town or city because it is hard to tell for sure where exactly these desserts originated from. However, when we are talking about Baklava more or less it can be said that the Ottoman Empire by the Turks. 

Later the dessert was popularized by the Greeks and soon the sweet dish found popularity in other parts of the Mediterranean region.

Ingredients that you are likely to need for making Lebanese desserts- Lebanese Baklava Recipe

Let's find out about the ingredients that you are likely to have when it comes to making Lebanese Desserts like Baklava at home. Carry this list along with you so you don't miss out on an item.

• Phyllo sheet- Use Phyllo sheet, generally you need about 20 to 30 sheets.

• Some butter and ghee- Look for a creamy and gooey texture, you need some butter and ghee both in definite proportions.

• Walnuts- Honestly, walnuts and pistachios are used as the main ingredients for every Middle Eastern dessert and we are not even kidding.

• Sugar- We are going to use cane sugar for this recipe.

• Simple sugar syrup- To provide a moist texture, you need to use some sugar syrup in the dessert.

Simple steps to make Lebanese Baklava at home

If you are about to make Baklava at home and wondering what could be the best way to bake it then let us share some quick tips with you.

First place a layer of phyllo on the baking sheet. However, before you do so make sure that the surface of the baking dish is nicely greased. Otherwis,e the phyllo will stick to the bottom and make it hard for you to remove the same after baking. Some crushed walnuts along with powdered sugar are added to the top. This is classic garnishing that we all use when such phyllo desserts are concerned. Now take the rest of the phyllo sheet and place it on top of the garnishing to cover it up completely.

Use a knife to shape it into diamond figures or squares and then send it off for baking. But not before you brush the surface with melted butter and some ghee.  Bake until the surface turns golden brown.

Tips for best results

Here are some tips for you if you are looking forward to some nice homemade Baklava batches.

• When you are trimming the phyllo dessert, use the pizza cutter for this purpose. The phyllo will shrink eventually in size when you are baking it.

• The layer of phyllo sheets is thicker at the bottom than on the top. Of course, you can lay it in an even manner but you are certainly going to see that when the bottom has more layers, the dessert remains more compact and does not turn flaky.

• Ensure that the topmost layer of the phyllo sheet is compact and not shredded for a better look. Make sure that you cut the slices till the bottom of the pan otherwise, it will be hard to remove them.

That is all about making Lebanese Desserts at home. We just shared our experience with one of the desserts. There are so many others that you will come across. We have listed them all for you below.

Don't forget to share your experience with us because we will be eagerly waiting to hear from you. Let's go through the list now!

Top Delicious Traditional Lebanese Desserts for Every Occasion

1. Sfouf, Lebanese Turmeric Cake

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3. Lebanese Sesame Seed Cookies

4. Lebanese Cream Pudding

5. Lebanese Shaabiyat Dessert

6. Lebanese Turmeric Cake

7. Vegan Lebanese Desserts

8. Lebanese Knafeh

9. Layali Lubnan

10. Lebanese Rice Pudding

11. Atayef 

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13. Knafeh

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16. Haytaliyeh - Vegan Lebanese Milk Pudding

17. Lebanese Maamoul Cookies

18. Lebanese Coconut Cookies

19. Lebanese Rice Pudding Recipe

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21. Pistachio Maamoul Cookies

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23. Lebanese And Middle Eastern Ghraybeh / Ghrayba/ Ghorayeba Shortbread Cookies

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26. Knafeh Na’ameh

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29. Sfouf (Lebanese Turmeric Cake)

30. Date Ma’moul Shortbread Cookies