A photo posted by (((Alix Brown))) (@alixbrownphotography) on Jul 2, 2016 at 7:23am PDT

The perfect light dessert. Qatayefs are deep-fried pancakes stuffed with nuts and can be served with cream. Learn how to make it yourself here.

4. Lgeimat

A photo posted by Majlis Alfareej (@majlisalfareej) on May 5, 2016 at 3:09am PDT

Mini deep-fried doughnuts typically served with a topping of rich, warm honey. Find a recipe here.

5. Aish el saraya

A photo posted by Sweet Lucy’s Kitchen (@sweetlucyskitchen) on Jul 30, 2016 at 11:59pm PDT

Delicious toasted bread soaked in caramel syrup and layered with thick custard. Best when topped with nuts of your choice. Learn how to make it yourself here.

6. Sutlac

A photo posted by @gurmekafa on Jul 17, 2016 at 3:57am PDT

Creamy rice pudding baked slowly in a fluffy egg coating, topped with a sprinkle of finely chopped nuts. Find a recipe here.

7. Halvah

A photo posted by NYT Food (@nytfood) on Oct 7, 2015 at 5:40am PDT

A soft fudge-like confectionery typically made with a variety of bases such as tahini, semolina, and sunflower seeds. A recipe can be found here.

8. Makroudh

A photo posted by ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ // COC’ LA CAIROTE // (@coc_la_cairote) on Jul 28, 2014 at 8:29am PDT

A semolina-based dough rolled out and filled with fresh date paste, fried or baked before being cut into divine little bites. Find a recipe here.

9. Bamiyeh

A photo posted by Seyfettin Dincturk (@dincturks) on Jul 8, 2016 at 11:07am PDT

Crispy, golden sweets that are deep fried and oozed in fragrant syrup. You can learn how to make these little bites of heaven here.

10. Ghoriba

A photo posted by Benedetta ღ (@benedettamissiroli) on Mar 1, 2016 at 4:32am PST

Almond or semolina-based shortbread cookies, coated in powdered sugar that softens the cookies and make them melt in your mouth. Learn how to make it yourself here.

11. Basbousa

A photo posted by 🌸Gül🌸 (@gulosahin) on Jun 13, 2016 at 6:59am PDT

A sweet semolina-based cake topped in almond, nuts or coconut flakes. Find a recipe here.

12. Bastani

A photo posted by PARADEIS CAFÉ (@paradeis.cafe) on Aug 15, 2016 at 11:43am PDT

An exquisite ice cream made using rose water, saffron, and pistachio. It is commonly served with flakes of frozen clotted cream. Find a recipe here.

13. Baklava

A photo posted by MADO Restaurant & Cafe (@madouae) on Jun 27, 2016 at 8:45am PDT

A renowned pastry, filled with nuts and held together with sweet syrup that will satisfy your sweet tooth with just one bite. Learn how to make it here.

14. Faloodeh

A photo posted by Omid Akbarzadeh (@oakbarzadeh) on Jun 18, 2015 at 10:22am PDT

A cold, refreshing dessert made with fresh delicate noodles and served with semi-frozen syrup and rose water. Find a recipe here.

15. Kabak Tatlisi

A photo posted by Duygu Yılmaz Hancılar (@duyguuyilmazzz) on Apr 15, 2016 at 9:53am PDT

A traditional winter dessert of candied pumpkin made by slowly cooking the pumpkin overnight in a sugar coating. Learn how to make it yourself here.

16. Halawet el jibn

A photo posted by à la Susu (@a.la.susu) on Feb 24, 2016 at 8:49pm PST

A light dessert of creamy goodness wrapped in a delicious cheesy, semolina layer. You can learn how to make it yourself here.

17.Umm ali

A photo posted by EZRANI | Lavina Israni (@lavinaezrani) on Jun 9, 2015 at 4:23am PDT

Delicious bread pudding made from puff pastry, walnuts, pecans, raisins, and desiccated coconut. Serve it with whipped cream or a dollop of ice cream and you are in dessert heaven. Find a recipe here.