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Halawet el-Jibn (Sweet Cheese) with Mozzarella
Halawet el-jibn with mozzarella — a much-loved sweet that’s easier to make than you think. The recipe also includes an easy method to make qreeshah (curd) at home.
Wheat Grain Dessert
Wheat grain dessert is one of the tastiest traditional wheat recipes. It is prepared this way especially in northern Syria, and it resembles saniniyeh or sanoniyeh, which is often served when a child’s first tooth appears.
Tahini Halva Cheesecake
Tahini Halva Cheesecake — a hybrid dessert that merges the classic Western cheesecake with Arabic halawa (tahini halva). An inventive recipe halawa lovers will enjoy.
Rice Halva (Halawat al-Ruzz)
Rice halva — one of the tastiest Arabic desserts made with cheese. Here is the authentic method. Serve syrup on the side for those who like it sweeter.
Rice Halawa with Clotted Cream
A successful, very delicious homemade Rice Halawa with clotted cream recipe. The recipe also shows how to make the clotted cream at home. Don’t forget the syrup when serving :)
How to Make Rice Halva
Rice halva is a delicious, easy dessert that uses few ingredients and can be prepared anytime.
How to Make Sugar-Free Cheese Halva
A wonderful recipe for making cheese halva without sugar. You can add syrup separately to control sweetness as you wish.
Carrot Halva with Oil
For anyone seeking butter-free desserts, this carrot halva uses oil instead of butter. Give this oil-based carrot halva a try—you’ll surely love it.
Gazelle Eye Halva
Gazelle Eye Halva is a popular dessert with a wonderful, unforgettable flavor. Try this homemade recipe for Gazelle Eye Halva and it will become one of your favorites.
How to Make Qashatliya Halva
Qashatliya Halva is a cold, incredibly delicious dessert. The key is that it’s very easy to prepare. It relies on milk, starch, and pistachios, and its texture stays soft like jelly when served.
How to Make Homemade Cheese Halawa
Cheese halawa… a tried-and-true homemade and delicious recipe as always for cheese halawa. Inside the recipe you’ll find a link to the method for making cream to stuff the halawa. Bon appétit!
How to Make Semolina Halva
Semolina halva is a delicious, easy dessert. Try this recipe whose ingredients are available in every home, and serve it to guests, especially during Ramadan, to win their admiration.
How to Make Cheese Halva
Everyone loves cheese halva, so cooks compete to make it. Here is this easy, tested homemade recipe. Delicious and quick!
How to Make Hala Al-Ruz (Rice Dessert)
An easy Hala Al-Ruz recipe made with commonly available ingredients. You can garnish it as you like with nuts or lemon-blossom (zahr) water.
Rice Halva (Sweet Rice) with Qreishah
A creative take on rice halva: the classic sweet rice pudding topped with qreishah (strained curd). A special, delicious dessert to try.
How to Make Tahini Halva, Step by Step with Photos
How to make tahini halva with photos, clearly and step by step. Try it first with pistachios, then you can get creative with your own mix-ins!
Saudi Laban Halva - Video
A popular Saudi dessert. Laban Halva is very easy to make with simple ingredients and doesn’t take much time.
Almondina (Almond Cookies)
How to make Almondina (almond sweets) — a melt-in-the-mouth almond biscuit, perfect for entertaining. A tried-and-true, detailed recipe.

















