Ramadan is all about getting together and breaking fast with loved ones. No meal would be complete without a little bit of something sweet at the end. Here are some desserts to try this holy month.
Umm Ali
A staple in Egypt, this heart-warming dessert is made out of mixing pastry, milk, sugar, nuts, raisins, and spices.
Kunafah
This regional Middle Eastern dessert is made differently in every country, but the main idea is always the same. It is made out of semolina dough, a noodle-like pastry, and is stuffed with soft white cheese.
Qatayef
A traditional Ramadan dessert, this sweet dumpling is typically filled with white cheese or nuts. It is fried, sometimes baked, and eaten with syrup or honey.
Basbousa
A sweet cake made of semolina that is soaked in sweet syrup often flavored with rose water or coconut. Serve with nuts, heavy cream, or just as it is.
Chebab
This dessert is a delicious Emirati take on pancakes that is infused with dates, cardamon, and saffron.
Luqaimat
A Saudi and Emirati favorite, this dish consists of fried dough balls sweetened with honey or date syrup and sometimes garnished with sesame or black seeds.
