8 Vegan Middle Eastern Desserts To Make At Home During Festive Celebrations!

Any occasion is incomplete without some sweet treats to warm the cockles of your heart. And if this holds true for you, then you, my dear friend, have an insatiable sweet tooth. So, if you are also on the lookout for a list of Middle Eastern desserts that you can make at home, then you might want to make these popular Arabic desserts, the vegan way. Here’s a list of some fantastic vegan treats that you just wouldn’t want to miss.

Vegan Middle Eastern Desserts

1. Kabak tatlısı

For those who aren’t aware, this is a sweetened pumpkin or butternut squash, and it makes for the perfect vegan Middle Eastern dessert. This is a delightful Turkish dessert that uses tender slices of butternut squash, which is cooked in sugar and cloves. After this, its result is with crushed pistachios and walnuts, making it absolutely easy to devote.

2. Basbousa

The vegan variation of Basbousa or semolina cake is quite simple. Made with coconut milk, semolina is first soaked in sugar syrup and then topped with almonds. Perfectly balancing sweetness and nuttiness, it’s bound to make you forget that you are eating a vegan dessert, even if you are not a vegan.

3. Rice Pudding

The vegan variation of this rice pudding is made with coconut milk, as opposed to regular milk. Although everything else remains the same, the added flavour from coconut milk truly enhances the dish. With Middle Eastern aromatics like cardamom added to the blend, the traditional dessert with a vegan twist is truly a crowd-pleaser. You can truly make this at home for festivals or any special occasions, and we are sure your guests will love it.

4. Faloodeh

This is another example of a delightful dessert, which is going to offer you just the right combination of chilled and sweet. Yes, the sorbet-like treat blends rice noodles with frozen rosewater syrup. A perfect treat for the summer, it is served with juice or cherry syrup that makes it absolutely a must-have.

5. Sweet Vermicelli

If you like vermicelli, then this next dish has to be on your radar, this is one of the must-try Arabic treats that offers a delightful combination of sweetend vermicelli and the crunchiness of nuts. Creating an explosion of delectable flavours in your mouth, it’s not just sweet, but easy to make, as they’re perfect for those last-minute dessert cravings, it will perfectly add finesse to your feast.

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6. Lokum

A delightful Turkish confection that is made from gel of starch and sugar, you will love every single bite. A widely popular sweet, it is especially famous in Turkey and the Middle East. A vegan dessert, it is generally flavoured with rosewater, bergamot-orange, or lemon. The sweet treat is absolutely soft to eat! These jelly treats are definitely going to make it to your list of favourite desserts once you make them at home.

7. Um Ali

This is a traditional Egyptian dessert that is relished across the UAE and different parts of the Middle East. Called ‘Mother of Ali,’ there are many variations of this dessert. Typically made with puff pastry or bread or milk (vegan milk in this case) or sugar and sugar, it is garnished with several nuts that bring out the delicious flavours of the dessert.

8. Meghli

This is a Levantine dessert that has different names like Moghli or Meghleh. A dessert that’s based on floured rice pudding, it is enhanced with spices that bring out the aromatic flavour of the yummy treat. It is often garnished with dried coconut flakes, and it is quite easy to make at home. A perfect addition to your dinner table, this week’s dessert is something that will make you want to turn every day.

So with these listings laid out for you, which one of these desserts do you plan to try first?

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