Persian desserts

Sholeh Zard is a very traditional Persian dessert. It's made with few ingredients yet it's deeply aromatic and packed with flavors. Saffron is a staple to Iranian cuisine and this dessert is no exception. Sholeh Zard translates to yellow pudding in farsi. To make this dessert you need rice which gets cook in water for long time till it gets soft and falls apart. Then sugar, rosewater, saffron and cardamom added to brightening up the pudding. Sholeh Zard can be served either cold or in the…

Kolompeh is a traditional Iranian pastry originated in city of Kerman. It's one of the easy pastries that you can make at home and it's very popular during the Norooz (Persian new year).The dough is soft, buttery and scented with saffron and cardamom. The filling is made of dates and nuts (normally walnut or pistachio), spices and rose water. However, I used pecans in the filling and I just loved the result.There are some special stamps for making Kolopmeh to not just press it but to give it…

These exquisite Pistachio Rose Cookies are a celebration of Middle Eastern flavors, combining the subtle ... Learn more...

Try these popular Persian desserts when you're looking for something exotic to serve! From almond cookies to love cake to marzipan candy, these Persian treats are sure to please.

Persian love cake with citrus, warming spices, and rosewater is a stunning and delicious grown-up cake recipe to please a crowd.

As Persians say, at the end of a tasty Persian main course, such as chelo kabab (barbeque with rice) or a feast of khoreshts (stews), it’s time to enjoy

Fereni or Persian rice flour pudding is a creamy, smooth, and mildly sweet dessert made with 4 simple ingredients that takes less than 30 minutes to prepare.

Baklava Recipe (Persian Style) - The Delicious Crescent

There's a reason why this cake is called a Persian *Love Cake*… it's truly a labor of love with the most romantic fragrant ingredients.

Ranginak (رنگینک) is a dessert originated in south of Iran. It's a no-bake dessert with simple ingredients and very easy to make. It's packed with dates and walnut and just a small bite is enough to satisfy your sweet tooth. There is small amount of sugar uses in this recipe and most of the sweetness is from date.There are different versions of this recipe but all of them has similar ingredients and the main difference is on layering itYou need to make Ranginak ahead because it needs to set…

In this beautiful Persian Love Cake, a buttery almond crust is filled with a creamy yogurt filling full of Middle Eastern flavors! This gluten free cake has the most amazing taste and is super simple to make.

Persian Rice Cookies - The Delicious Crescent

Iran's noon khamei may look like a humble sweet but it's actually an iconic cream-filled choux pastry.

An easy, golden vegan Persian puff pastry, shaped like a tongue.

Indulge in the delightful flavors of Persian Love Cake with this easy-to-follow recipe. Learn how to bake this unique and aromatic cake, perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat any day. Discover the secret ingredients that make this cake so irresistible and impress your friends and family with your baking skills. From the delicate rosewater infusion to the hint of cardamom, every bite is a journey to a world of exotic flavors. Get ready to create a cake that's as beautiful as it is…

Diwali 2022 is just around the corner so I am sharing a super simple Indian fudge, aka barfi recipe you can make and share with loved ones.

Persian Ice Cream is a delicious saffron, rose water ice cream filled with pistachios, called Bastani Sonnati. Here is an easy “cheats” way to make it at home without any fancy equipment!