layered Recipes
43 delicious layered recipes from around the world
Patlıcanlı Musakka (Turkish Cold Moussaka)
A refreshing Turkish take on moussaka, this dish features layers of tender fried eggplant and a savory tomato-meat sauce, served chilled. Unlike its Greek counterpart, this version is lighter and omits béchamel sauce.
Sapin-Sapon (Layered Rice Cake)
A beloved Filipino delicacy, Sapin-Sapin is a visually stunning and deliciously chewy layered rice cake made from glutinous rice flour, coconut milk, and sugar. Its vibrant, distinct layers, often colored and flavored with ube (purple yam) and jackfruit, make it a popular centerpiece for festivals and celebrations.
Classic Seven-Layer Dip
A vibrant and crowd-pleasing Tex-Mex appetizer featuring distinct layers of refried beans, creamy guacamole, zesty salsa, and savory cheese, perfect for any gathering.
Gelatina Venezolana
A vibrant and visually stunning layered gelatin dessert, a beloved treat in Venezuela, perfect for celebrations.
Milhojas
Milhojas, meaning 'thousand leaves,' is a classic Argentine pastry shop delight featuring delicate layers of puff pastry generously filled with creamy dulce de leche, often crowned with meringue or a dusting of powdered sugar. It's a celebration of simple, high-quality ingredients.
Pavê
A classic Brazilian layered dessert featuring soft biscuits soaked in milk and layered with a rich, creamy chocolate sauce. Known for its delightful texture and decadent flavor, it's a perfect treat for any occasion. The name playfully references a Brazilian dad joke: 'Pa-vê ou pa-comê?' (Do you look at it or do you eat it?).
Pavê de Chocolate
A classic Brazilian layered dessert featuring delicate cookies soaked in milk and layered with a rich, velvety chocolate cream. This crowd-pleasing treat is a staple at any Brazilian celebration.
Rogel
A classic Argentine celebration cake featuring numerous thin, delicate layers of baked dough generously spread with rich dulce de leche and crowned with a fluffy Italian meringue.
Torta de Plátano (Venezuelan Plantain Cake)
A comforting and flavorful Venezuelan layered cake made with mashed ripe plantains, seasoned ground beef, and melty queso blanco. It's a delightful balance of sweet and savory.
Akni (Durban Biryani)
A fragrant and flavorful Durban-style biryani, deeply rooted in Cape Malay culinary traditions. This dish features tender, marinated lamb layered with aromatic, perfectly cooked basmati rice, slow-cooked to perfection.
Baladi Feteer (Egyptian Layered Pastry)
Baladi Feteer is a beloved Egyptian country pie, renowned for its incredibly flaky, layered texture. Traditionally made in villages, it can be enjoyed as a sweet treat with honey or sugar, or as a savory base for cheese and other fillings.
Fatta
A traditional Egyptian celebration dish, Fatta features layers of toasted pita bread, fluffy rice, and tender meat, all brought together with a pungent garlic-vinegar sauce. It's a hearty and flavorful dish often served during Eid al-Adha.
Fatta with Beef
A traditional Egyptian festive dish, Fatta features layers of toasted bread, fluffy rice, and tender beef, all brought together with a tangy garlic-vinegar sauce. It's a celebratory meal often prepared for Eid al-Adha.
Fattah
A traditional Egyptian festive dish featuring layers of crispy toasted bread, fluffy rice, tender meat, and a tangy garlic-vinegar sauce. It's a celebratory meal often served during Eid al-Adha.
Fattah bil Khall (Egyptian Eid Rice and Meat)
A traditional Egyptian dish served during Eid al-Adha, Fattah bil Khall features layers of toasted pita bread, fluffy rice, tender braised lamb, all brought together with a pungent garlic-vinegar sauce. It's a comforting and celebratory meal.
Fattah with Yogurt (Fattah b'Laban)
A classic Egyptian dish featuring layers of toasted bread, fluffy rice, and a tangy garlic-infused yogurt sauce, often garnished with crispy pine nuts. This version highlights the refreshing tang of the yogurt.
Feteer Baladi (Egyptian Layered Pastry)
Feteer Baladi is a traditional Egyptian country pastry, renowned for its delicate, flaky layers. This simple yet delicious bread is a staple in rural Egyptian households and can be enjoyed on its own or with various sweet and savory accompaniments.
Feteer with Egyptian Sausage
A popular Egyptian savory breakfast or snack, this Feteer features incredibly thin, flaky layers of dough generously filled with spiced Egyptian sausage and cheese, baked until golden and crispy.
Msemen
Msemen is a traditional Moroccan square flatbread known for its incredibly flaky, layered texture. It's often enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack, served warm with honey and butter.