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Being Lebanese, I might be a little biased, but I think our desserts are some of the best. They’re not just about being sweet—there’s always a balance of flavors, textures, and aromatic spices that make them so unique. It’s hard to put into words, but if you’ve ever had a bite of baklava, maamoul, or meghli, you know exactly what I mean.
Below, I’m sharing 16 Lebanese desserts that I make all the time. Some are classics I grew up with, and others are my own take on traditional flavors. Either way, they’re all worth trying!
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My Top 16 Lebanese Desserts
I’ve broken down the desert list into three sections. Lebanese pastry and cakes, cookies and non-bake desserts like milk pudding, and a Lebanese style fruit cocktail that is great topped with ashta!
6 Lebanese Pastry and Cake Recipes
Pistachio Baklava
Lebanese Homemade Knafeh
Pistachio Cake Recipe
Lebanese Baklava
Sfouf (Turmeric Cake)
6 Lebanese Cookies
I love how these Lebanese cookies strike a balance – buttery, warmly spiced, and just the right size for a quick grab-and-go little treat!
Lebanese Anise Cookies
Sesame Tahini Cookies
Pistachio Cookies
5 Easy No-Bake Lebanese Sweets
Sometimes, I really don’t want to turn on the oven – but that doesn’t mean I have to miss out on dessert.
Semolina Pudding (Layali Lubnan)
Lebanese Fruit Cocktail
Lebanese Rice Pudding
Muhallabia (Milk Pudding)
Tips for Making Lebanese Desserts
- Use natural sweeteners. I like to swap out processed sugar for honey, date syrup, or even whole dates whenever I can.
- Play around with nuts. Lebanese desserts use pistachios, walnuts, almonds, and even pine nuts in all kinds of ways. Mixing up different nuts can totally change the flavor and texture. Lately, I’ve been loving pistachio cream for a rich, nutty twist.
- Toppings make a difference. A little chopped pistachios, lemon zest, or even pomegranate arils can take a dessert to the next level. And if you want some crunch? Toasted sesame seeds add a subtle nuttiness that works surprisingly well.
- Know your basics. Sometimes, the simplest tricks make all the difference. Softening butter the right way, making homemade yogurt, or knowing how to whip up a quick simple syrup can save time and make your desserts turn out just right.
- Keep the pantry stocked. Having a few staple ingredients like nuts, dates, rice, and flour on hand makes it easy to pull together a Lebanese dessert.
For more similar roundup of recipes, be sure to check out: Authentic Lebanese Recipes, Easy Recipes with Tahini, Most Popular Viral Recipes, and Best Recipes for Ramadan.
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