syrup Recipes
28 delicious syrup recipes from around the world
Galaktoboureko
A classic Greek dessert featuring a rich, creamy semolina custard baked between layers of crisp, golden phyllo dough, all generously drenched in a fragrant citrus-infused syrup.
Greek Baklava
Authentic Greek baklava featuring delicate layers of buttered phyllo dough generously filled with a fragrant walnut and spice mixture, all bathed in a sweet honey-lemon syrup. A truly decadent dessert.
Baklava
Layered phyllo pastry with chopped nuts, baked golden and drenched in honey or sugar syrup. The queen of Middle Eastern sweets.
Kataifi
Shredded phyllo dessert - nests of crispy shredded dough filled with nuts, drenched in syrup. Ramadan sweet.
Künefe
Turkish cheese pastry - shredded phyllo with stretchy cheese, soaked in syrup. Hatay's sweet pride.
Lokma
Turkish fried dough balls - small dough balls fried and soaked in syrup. Sweet street treat.
Tulumba
Turkish syrup fingers - fried dough ridged fingers soaked in syrup. Festival sweet.
Şekerpare
Turkish semolina cookies in syrup - almond-topped cookies soaked in syrup. Tea time sweet.
Revani
Turkish semolina cake - syrup-soaked semolina sponge. Tea time classic.
Knafeh Nabulsieh
Lebanese cheese pastry - kadaif with stretchy cheese in syrup. Legendary dessert.
Namoura
Lebanese semolina cake - syrup-soaked semolina with tahini topping. Tea time.
Knefeh bil Jibneh
Lebanese cheese knefeh - semolina with stretchy cheese in syrup. Dessert.
Kunafa
Middle Eastern cheese pastry - shredded phyllo or semolina crust with stretchy cheese filling, soaked in orange blossom syrup.
Atayef
Atayef are delicate, sweet Lebanese stuffed pancakes, often enjoyed during Ramadan. They can be filled with a rich clotted cream (ashta) or a spiced nut mixture, then either fried or served as is, and finally drizzled with fragrant sugar syrup. A truly festive treat!
Gulab Jamun
Soft, melt-in-your-mouth khoya (milk solids) dumplings, deep-fried to a golden brown and then soaked in a fragrant rose and cardamom-infused sugar syrup. A beloved Indian dessert perfect for celebrations.
Jalebi
Crispy, sweet spirals of fried batter soaked in fragrant saffron and cardamom syrup. A festive and popular Indian sweet, often enjoyed during celebrations.
Kataifi (Shredded Phyllo Nests)
Delicate nests of crispy shredded phyllo dough, filled with a fragrant mixture of chopped nuts and drenched in a sweet lemon-infused syrup. A traditional and beloved sweet, especially popular during Ramadan.
Knafeh Nabulsieh
Knafeh Nabulsieh is a legendary Middle Eastern dessert featuring shredded phyllo dough (kadaif) layered with stretchy, brined cheese and drenched in a sweet sugar syrup. This version is a classic Lebanese rendition.
Knefeh bil Jibneh (Lebanese Cheese Semolina Dessert)
A beloved Lebanese dessert featuring a golden, toasted semolina crust encasing a layer of warm, stretchy Akkawi cheese, all drenched in a sweet sugar syrup and garnished with crunchy pistachios. This dish is a delightful balance of textures and flavors, perfect for ending a meal.
Künefe
A decadent Turkish cheese pastry from Hatay, featuring shredded phyllo dough (kadayıf) layered with a stretchy, mild cheese and drenched in a sweet lemon-infused syrup. It's a warm, gooey, and delightfully crispy dessert best served immediately.
Lokma (Turkish Fried Dough)
Lokma are delightful, bite-sized Turkish fried dough balls, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, generously soaked in a sweet lemon-infused syrup. A beloved street food and dessert.
Rasgulla
Spongy, melt-in-your-mouth cheese balls (chenna) cooked in a light, fragrant sugar syrup. A classic Bengali sweet delicacy.
Şekerpare
Delicate Turkish semolina cookies, topped with an almond and generously soaked in a sweet lemon-infused syrup. Perfect for afternoon tea or as a sweet ending to a meal.
Tulumba (Turkish Syrup Fingers)
Tulumba are delightful, crispy fried dough pastries shaped into ridged fingers and then generously soaked in a sweet, fragrant syrup. Traditionally enjoyed during festivals and celebrations, these treats offer a wonderful contrast of textures and flavors.