Top Persian Dessert - Part 1

Discover authentic Persian Dessert recipes. Perfect for any occasion, from everyday meals to special celebrations.

Persian
Dessert
Persian
Hard
B+

Persian Spiced Baklava Rolls With Orange Blossom Syrup

4.5
(1935 reviews)

A sweet and nutty Persian-inspired treat featuring layers of flaky phyllo dough, a spiced almond and pistachio filling, and a fragrant orange blossom syrup.

75 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
60%
75
Persian
Hard
A-

Bastani (Persian Rose Water, Saffron And Pistachio Ice Cream)

4.0
(1763 reviews)

A traditional Persian ice cream flavored with rose water, saffron, and pistachios.

90 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
60%
75
Persian
Medium
A-

Cake-e Eshgh

4.3
(1044 reviews)

A delicate and fragrant cake infused with rose and cardamom, topped with a creamy saffron frosting and garnished with pistachios and rose petals.

60 min
400 cal
Vegetarian
70%
75
Persian
Medium
B+

Saffron Tea Cakes With Rosewater Icing

4.3
(393 reviews)

Delicate saffron-infused tea cakes with a fragrant rosewater icing, perfect for afternoon tea.

45 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free flour)
60%
75
Persian
Medium
A-

Persian Cream Puffs (Noon'E Chamei)

4.1
(1202 reviews)

Delicate Persian cream puffs filled with a luscious whipped cream filling and drizzled with a fragrant honey-rosewater syrup. A delightful treat with a unique Middle Eastern twist.

50 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
65%
75
Persian
Hard
C+

Persian Baklava

4.0
(1831 reviews)

A sweet and nutty pastry made with layers of fillo dough, chopped almonds and pistachios, flavored with cardamom and rosewater.

75 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
60%
75
Persian
Hard
B+

Baghlava

4.0
(197 reviews)

A rich and sweet pastry made of layers of phyllo dough filled with pistachios and soaked in a rose-cardamom syrup.

120 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
60%
75
Persian
Medium
A-

Persian Saffron Ice Cream

4.4
(863 reviews)

A fragrant and creamy Persian ice cream infused with saffron and rosewater, studded with pistachios and topped with crispy wafers.

45 min
300 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (if wafers are gluten-free)
75%
70
Persian
Medium
A+

Persian Style Ice Cream (Bastani)

4.4
(1897 reviews)

A rich and fragrant Persian ice cream with saffron, rosewater, and pistachios.

270 min
450 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
60%
75
Persian
Easy
B

Rose Water Syrup

4.1
(461 reviews)

A fragrant and sweet rose water syrup, perfect for adding a touch of floral elegance to drinks and desserts.

30 min
60 cal
Vegetarian
Vegan
85%
75
Persian
Easy
B+

Persian Grated Apples

4.2
(1656 reviews)

A refreshing Persian dessert made with grated apples, lemon juice, rose water, and crushed ice. Perfect for a light and sweet treat.

244 min
150 cal
Vegetarian
Vegan
75%
65
Persian
Medium
A-

Koloocheh (Persian Purim Cookies)

4.2
(1789 reviews)

A delightful Persian cookie traditionally made for Purim, featuring a sweet walnut filling encased in a buttery dough.

45 min
200 cal
Vegetarian
75%
65
Persian
Easy
A-

Persian Grapes

4.2
(1954 reviews)

A simple and refreshing dessert with grapes, yogurt, and brown sugar.

120 min
150 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
85%
65
Persian
Medium
B

Persian Chickpea Flour Cookies (Nan-E Nokhochi)

4.3
(299 reviews)

Delicate and crumbly Persian cookies made with chickpea flour, butter, and cardamom.

45 min
80 cal
Vegetarian
70%
65
Persian
Medium
A-

Persian Apricot Pudding

4.0
(404 reviews)

A creamy and subtly sweet Persian pudding made with apricots, rice, and a hint of almond and vanilla.

45 min
200 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (check cornstarch source)
70%
65
Persian
Medium
B

Persian Raisin Cookies

4.2
(471 reviews)

Delicious and aromatic Persian raisin cookies infused with saffron and vanilla.

26 min
120 cal
Vegetarian
80%
75
Persian
Medium
A-

Saffron Rice Pudding -- Sholeh Zard

4.4
(1495 reviews)

A traditional Persian saffron rice pudding, Sholeh Zard is a fragrant and visually stunning dessert, perfect for special occasions.

90 min
350 cal
Gluten-Free
Vegetarian
75%
70
Persian
Easy
B+

Persian Rice Pudding (Sheer Berenj)

4.2
(759 reviews)

A creamy and fragrant Persian rice pudding infused with rosewater, traditionally served warm with honey or jam.

80 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
75%
65
Persian
Medium
B

Faludeh (Rice Noodle And Rose Water Sorbet)

4.3
(1997 reviews)

A refreshing Persian sorbet made with rice noodles, rose water, and a touch of lemon and sour cherry syrup.

100 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (check rice noodle ingredients)
75%
65
Persian
Hard
B+

Abraysham Kabaub (Silk Kebab)

4.2
(1793 reviews)

A delicate Persian dessert featuring strands of egg cooked in hot oil, soaked in saffron syrup, and rolled with pistachios. Best served cool.

45 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (verify ingredients)
60%
65