If you love cooking, but just don't have the time or patience to sit and wait for your dessert to "bake"...then you're in the right place.
Arab desserts do us justice in that arena, since some of the most delicious desserts require zero oven time. Just make sure you have a fully functional fridge and a saucepan, and you'll be good to go.
These 8 no-bake recipes should definitely be on your list the next time you decide to spend some time in the kitchen:
1. Muhallabia
If you're a fan of milk pudding and roasted pistachios, this dessert is a must-make.
All you need (other than a saucepan and a fridge) is 500 ml of milk, 6 tablespoons of corn flour, 200 ml of water, 2 tablespoons of sugar (4 of honey), 25 grams of pistachio and a few drops of rose water. Planning to make it?
Get the easy to make instructions here .
2. Meghli
You all have probably had this when welcoming a new born into the family. "Spice pudding" at its core, Meghli is super easy to make...after a few trials. So don't give up on your first time.
Using pistachios, walnuts, almonds, pine nuts, coconut flakes...alongside some sugar, flour, caraway, cinammon...this dessert is a spicy addition to your traditional desserts, especially if you don't want to use the oven.
Get the easy-to-make instructions here .
3. Riz bi haleeb
YUM, you can't NOT love this dessert. And it's just so easy to make. All you need is three essential ingredients: milk, sugar and rice.
Get the easy to make instructions here .
4. Mafrookeh
Pistachios are at the core of this mouth-watering dessert. If you love qashta...and pistachios, you have to try this. Semolina flour? Check. Water? Sugar? Butter? Check. Qashta? Of course, check! Then you're good to go.
Get the instructions here .
5. Luqaimat
These Emirati dumplings drizzled in date molasses should be your go-to dessert if you're looking for something delicious + something sweet +something to satisfy your cravings... because this dessert is your ultimate comfort food. Once you start you just won't stop. (Anything fried is kinda addictive, no?)
You could even swap the dibs for nutella.
Get the easy to make instructions here .
6. Halawit el jibn
Whoever said cheese rolls can only be a savory treat has not tried halawit el jibn. This dessert is basically a sweet cheese dough wrapped up in clotted cream...drizzled in syrup.
P.S. Akkawi cheese is the cheese to opt for if possible.
Get the easy to make instructions here .
7. Aish el saraya
If you're in the mood for Egypt's famous Umm Ali dessert, Aish el saraya is your answer...minus the whole baking process.
Some of the essential ingredients include hard toast, sugar, milk, water, cornflour, condensed milk, cream.
Get the easy to make instructions here .
8. Jazar halwa
Ever thought of eating a vegetable in the form of dessert? Well, you can try this one out.
Combining carrots, condensed milk, sugar, ghee and some nuts, Jazar halwa is an easy make dessert for anyone craving something simple yet sweet.
Get the easy to make instructions here .