52 delicious sweet recipes from around the world
Gazelle Horns, or Kaab El Ghazal, are delicate, crescent-shaped cookies originating from North Africa, particularly popular in Algeria and Morocco. They feature a sweet, tender shortcrust pastry filled with a fragrant almond paste, often flavored with orange blossom water and cinnamon. Traditionally, they are coated in powdered sugar.
Sweet, golden-brown fried dough balls, often drizzled with honey or syrup and sprinkled with sesame seeds. These are a popular treat, especially during celebrations.
Ma9roudet Louz, meaning 'almond makroud', is a delightful Algerian pastry from the region of Constantine. Unlike the semolina-based makroud, this version features a rich almond filling encased in a delicate, flaky dough, often flavored with orange blossom water and honey.
A popular sweet pastry from Sétif, Algeria, made from semolina dough filled with dates and flavored with orange blossom water, then fried and soaked in honey syrup.
Delicate Algerian almond pastries soaked in honey and flavored with orange blossom water. These treats are often prepared for special occasions and holidays.
A delightful assortment of traditional Algerian oriental pastries, often prepared for special occasions and holidays. This selection typically includes a variety of almond-based cookies, honey-drenched treats, and intricately shaped sweets, showcasing the rich pastry heritage of Algeria.
A delightful and subtly sweet rice dish from Angola, Arroz de Coco e Papaia balances the creamy richness of coconut milk with the tropical sweetness of papaya. It's often served as a side dish or a light dessert.
A flavorful and satisfying dish featuring slow-cooked beans in a rich, savory sauce, traditionally prepared with palm oil and spices. It is typically served with perfectly fried ripe plantains, offering a delightful balance of sweet and savory.
A popular and satisfying dish in Burundi, Ndizi za Kukaanga na Samaki features perfectly fried ripe plantains served alongside seasoned and pan-fried fish. It's a simple yet delicious combination of sweet and savory flavors.
Tender pork ribs marinated in the distinctive Cape Verdean rum, grogue, and grilled to smoky perfection, offering a unique sweet and savory flavor profile.
Goulgoul are small, deep-fried fritters popular in Chad, often enjoyed as a snack or a sweet treat. They are typically made from a simple dough of flour, sugar, and a leavening agent, resulting in a crispy exterior and a soft, slightly chewy interior.
A sweet and creamy dessert made with ripe bananas, coconut milk, and a touch of sweetness, often baked until golden.
Sweet, crispy, and fluffy banana fritters, a popular snack or dessert in Comoros. Made with ripe bananas, flour, and a touch of sweetness, these fritters are a delightful taste of the islands.
Roho is a traditional Comorian sweet treat, often prepared for weddings and special celebrations. It's a dense, sweet confection made from ground rice, sugar, and aromatic spices, typically formed into small balls or shapes.
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.
Balah el Sham are delightful Egyptian fried dough pastries, similar to churros, that are soaked in a sweet syrup. They are a popular street food and a beloved treat, especially during Ramadan.
A classic Egyptian dessert, Basbousa is a sweet, syrup-soaked semolina cake studded with shredded coconut and topped with a whole almond. It has a wonderfully tender crumb and a rich, sweet flavor, perfect for any occasion.
A rich and celebratory Egyptian nut pastry featuring delicate layers of phyllo dough, a fragrant nut filling, and a sweet, floral syrup. Perfect for special occasions.
A classic Egyptian dessert featuring layers of crispy, shredded kunafa pastry filled with rich, creamy ashta (clotted cream) and drizzled with sweet syrup. A beloved treat, especially during Ramadan.
A classic Egyptian sweet treat made from tahini and sugar, often studded with pistachios. This dense, chewy confection is a popular snack or breakfast item.
A dense, rich, and traditional Egyptian sweet made from tahini (sesame paste). This halva is a delightful candy with a unique texture and nutty flavor, often enjoyed for breakfast or as a sweet treat.
A beloved Egyptian dessert made from shredded phyllo dough (kadaif) layered with a rich cream or cheese filling, baked until golden and crispy, then drenched in a sweet sugar syrup and garnished with pistachios.
Luqmat al-Qadi, meaning 'Bites of the Judge,' are delightful, crispy, golden-fried sweet dough balls, a popular treat, especially during Ramadan. They are light, airy on the inside, and coated in a sweet syrup.
Om Ali is a rich and decadent Egyptian bread pudding, often considered the national dessert. It features layers of flaky pastry, dried fruits, nuts, and shredded coconut, all baked in a creamy, sweet milk mixture until golden and bubbling.
