Delicious Lebanese Treats: Discover 6 Traditional Desserts

Diana E.

Lebanese desserts offer an enchanting mixture of textures and flavors. If you’re not sure which Lebanese traditional desserts to try, here are six of the best.

Knefeh

Knefeh is perhaps one of the best-known Arab sweets. Lebanese love to have this exquisite pastry for breakfast to start their day on a sweet note.

Baklawa

Lebanese bakers are masters at making baklawa. The rolling process is highly delicate and laborious, as the pastry is stretched thin until almost transparent.

Sfouf

Sfouf, also known as Lebanese turmeric cake, is a light and soft cake. One of the best parts about this dessert is that you don’t need to spend a lot of time preparing it!

Nammoura

Namoura (or basbousa) is an iconic diamond-shaped semolina cake dotted with almonds served during Lebanese festivals and holidays.

Layali Lubnan

If you are looking for a delicious and easy Lebanese dessert to make, look no further. Layali Lubnan is a very famous Lebanese dessert widely served all over Lebanon. It is one of the most popular desserts at home because of its ease.

Meghli

This sweet has a unique role in Lebanese culture as it celebrates the birth of a baby. Meghli is a rice pudding flavored with anise, caraway, and cinnamon, transforming into a golden brown dessert that melts in the mouth.

What are you waiting? Go ahead, indulge in these mouthwatering delights, and experience a taste of Lebanon’s sweet side!

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