Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsNeomonde Mediterranean DurhamAssorted Lebanese Desserts Recipe

Assorted Lebanese Desserts Recipe

Time3h
Serves12

Includes Namoura, Lady Finger, Choclava, Orange White Choclava, Mini Rose, Pistachio Baklava, Walnut Baklava, Pistachio Maamoul, Date Maamoul, Walnut Maamoul.

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Ingredients

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Namoura

Lady Finger

Choclava

Orange White Choclava

Mini Rose

Pistachio Baklava

Walnut Baklava

Pistachio Maamoul

Date Maamoul

Walnut Maamoul

Method

Namoura

  1. 1

    Prepare the Batter

    In a mixing bowl, combine fine semolina, sugar, yogurt, and baking powder. Mix well until smooth.

  2. 2

    Add Butter

    Gradually add melted butter to the mixture and stir until well incorporated.

  3. 3

    Bake

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour the batter into a greased baking dish and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Syrup

    While the cake is baking, prepare the syrup by boiling water and sugar together until dissolved. Let it cool.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Once baked, cut into squares, pour syrup over and garnish with almonds.

Lady Finger

  1. 6

    Prepare the Chocolate Mixture

    In a bowl, mix cocoa powder with milk and sugar until dissolved. Set aside.

  2. 7

    Layer the Ladyfingers

    Dip ladyfingers one by one into the milk mixture and layer them in a dish.

  3. 8

    Make the Cream

    In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Fold in sugar and vanilla extract.

  4. 9

    Assemble

    Spread the cream mixture over the layered ladyfingers. Repeat the process for additional layers.

  5. 10

    Chill and Serve

    Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Choclava

  1. 11

    Prepare the Phyllo Dough

    Thaw the phyllo dough and lay out sheets. Brush each sheet with melted butter.

  2. 12

    Layer Ingredients

    Layer half of the phyllo sheets in a greased baking dish, then sprinkle with chopped walnuts and chocolate chips.

  3. 13

    Finish Layering

    Top with remaining phyllo sheets and brush the top with butter.

  4. 14

    Bake

    Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30-40 minutes until golden.

  5. 15

    Prepare the Syrup

    Boil water and sugar in a saucepan until dissolved. Pour over baked choclava while hot.

  6. 16

    Serve

    Let cool before cutting into squares and serving.

Orange White Choclava

  1. 17

    Prepare the Phyllo Dough

    Thaw phyllo dough and brush each sheet with melted butter.

  2. 18

    Layer Ingredients

    Layer half of the phyllo sheets in a greased baking dish, then add chopped pistachios and orange zest.

  3. 19

    Finish Layering

    Top with remaining phyllo sheets and brush the top with butter.

  4. 20

    Bake

    Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-40 minutes until golden.

  5. 21

    Prepare the Syrup

    Boil water and sugar until dissolved. Pour over baked choclava while hot.

  6. 22

    Serve

    Allow to cool before cutting and serving.

Mini Rose

  1. 23

    Dissolve Gelatin

    In a small bowl, dissolve gelatin powder in warm water.

  2. 24

    Mix Ingredients

    In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, and rose water. Bring to a boil and then stir in the dissolved gelatin.

  3. 25

    Chill the Mixture

    Pour the mixture into molds and refrigerate until set.

  4. 26

    Serve

    Once set, unmold and sprinkle with crushed pistachios before serving.

Pistachio Baklava

  1. 27

    Prepare the Phyllo Dough

    Thaw phyllo dough and brush each sheet with melted butter.

  2. 28

    Layer Ingredients

    Layer half of the phyllo sheets in a greased baking dish, sprinkle with chopped pistachios.

  3. 29

    Finish Layering

    Top with remaining phyllo sheets and brush the top with melted butter.

  4. 30

    Bake

    Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-40 minutes until golden.

  5. 31

    Prepare the Syrup

    Boil water and sugar until dissolved. Pour over the baked baklava while hot.

  6. 32

    Serve

    Allow to cool before cutting into squares and serving.

Walnut Baklava

  1. 33

    Prepare the Phyllo Dough

    Thaw phyllo dough and brush each sheet with melted butter.

  2. 34

    Layer Ingredients

    Layer half of the phyllo sheets in a greased baking dish, sprinkle with chopped walnuts.

  3. 35

    Finish Layering

    Top with remaining phyllo sheets and brush the top with melted butter.

  4. 36

    Bake

    Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-40 minutes until golden.

  5. 37

    Prepare the Syrup

    Boil water and sugar until dissolved. Pour over the baked baklava while hot.

  6. 38

    Serve

    Allow to cool before cutting into squares and serving.

Pistachio Maamoul

  1. 39

    Make Dough

    In a mixing bowl, combine semolina, softened butter, powdered sugar, and water to form a dough.

  2. 40

    Add Filling

    Add chopped pistachios in the center of the dough and mold into shapes.

  3. 41

    Bake

    Place the maamoul on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden.

  4. 42

    Cool and Serve

    Let cool before serving.

Date Maamoul

  1. 43

    Make Dough

    In a mixing bowl, combine semolina, softened butter, powdered sugar, and water to form a dough.

  2. 44

    Add Filling

    Add chopped dates in the center of the dough and mold into shapes.

  3. 45

    Bake

    Place the maamoul on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden.

  4. 46

    Cool and Serve

    Let cool before serving.

Walnut Maamoul

  1. 47

    Make Dough

    In a mixing bowl, combine semolina, softened butter, powdered sugar, and water to form a dough.

  2. 48

    Add Filling

    Add chopped walnuts in the center of the dough and mold into shapes.

  3. 49

    Bake

    Place the maamoul on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden.

  4. 50

    Cool and Serve

    Let cool before serving.

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