Ramadan is known as a month of family and loved ones gathering together, be it over food or just watching their favorite Ramadan series. It goes without say, that Ramadan in Egypt is unlike any other; especially when it comes to food, specifically desserts.
Over the years, Egyptian dessert shops have exceeded everyone’s expectations with their innovative Ramadan creations, and every year they come up with something new. We’ve put together a list of some of the best new additions to the Ramadan menu.
Crème Brûlée with Basbousa and Konafa Bowl
Coppermelt, a dessert shop in Cairo, has given us this Ramadan everything we like in one bowl. As the name suggests, it comes in a glass bowl, made up of crème brûlée, roz b laban, basbousa, konafa, and topped with nuts. Everything is layered in an order that ignites the fires of your taste buds; every layer is meticulously calculated with your happiness in mind. The Crème Brûlée with Basbousa and Konafa Bowl is available throughout Ramadan for EGP 650. Grab a bowl!
Atayef Bites
Atayef are an infamous Ramadan dessert, but Nino’s Bakery, this time around, has modernised atayef without leaving its sweet taste behind. The Atayef Bites are, of course, half-closed atayef that are filled with a range of creams to fit your preferences, and has an option of adding a dipping jar of syrup or pistachio.
The filling flavors are cream with crushed pistachio, crunchy peanut butter, caramel cream, hazelnut cream, nutella (straight from the jar), nutella (whipped cream), lotus (straight from the jar), lotus (whipped cream), whipped strawberry cream, white chocolate. The price Atayef Bites ranges from EGP 485 to EGP 950, depending on the size you choose. Hop on the atayef train for something new mixed with something old.
Konafa Nabulsya
Let’s talk about, hands down, the most authentic konafa nabulsya available in Cairo, at Konafa w Basbosa. The main hero for this konafa is the tresse cheese, the type of cheese used in traditional konafa nabulsya in Palestine. Konafa w Basbosa has branches all over Egypt and delivers the konafa piping hot. The price for 1kg of Konafa Nabulsya is EGP 200. Try it out, you won’t regret it.
Om Ali Crème Brûlée
NOLA Cupcakes is a constant contender for the newest Ramadan dessert, and this year is no exception. They have mixed the traditional om ali with crème brûlée for a journey through your taste buds that you didn’t know you’ll love. The Om Ali Crème Brûlée is, of course, made up of om ali with nuts, crème brûlée and little cinnamon for extra flare. The Om Ali Crème Brûlée is available throughout Ramadan, and is priced at EGP 690. Grab a spoon!
Mekashkesha
A baklava haven has been added to Tortina’s Ramadan menu, and we love it! Layers of filo filled with vanilla pastry cream, and decorated with milk sauce and pistachio. Call us crazy, but we are loving Tortina’s fusion between modern and traditional Ramadan desserts. The Mekashkesha is available throughout Ramadan, and is priced at EGP 675. Take a bite!
Fruits and Meringue Baklava Torte
Ever thought of mixing meringue and fruits with baklava? Dukes did and we are loving it! The torte is something out of this world, and is made up of baklava, vanilla sponge, fresh cream, assorted fruits and meringue. It’s the perfect dessert to take with you to any Ramadan gathering. The Fruits and Meringue Baklava Torte is priced at EGP 640. Indulge your senses!
Cannoli Goulash
Sultana Ice Cream decided to jump on the Ramadan desserts race, and gave us the Cannoli Goulash. Goulash rolls with different flavored creams, with a dip in its center, nothing you’ve tried before, put together. The rolled goulash filling options are vanilla, brownies, lotus, pistachio, coffee, and toffee. The Cannoli Goulash is available all throughout Ramadan, and is priced at EGP 395. Take a fusion-filled bite!
Fried Basbousa Balls
Now, this is a dessert of the heavens. Crema has decided to roll basbousa into balls, filled with qeshta, and fry them for a dessert you could only dream of. Crema modernised the traditional basbousa in the most perfect way possible. The Fried Basbousa Balls are available throughout the month of Ramadan, and are priced at EGP 540. Grab one of the qeshta-filled goodness!
Ramadan Flavored Macarons
We haven’t forgotten about the macaron lovers out there. La Farine, an online dessert boutique, has come up with a Ramadan twist to the available macaron flavors on the market. The available flavors are pistachio, rose, qamar el-din, dates with cardamom coffee, orange blossom, tamr hindi, mastic, crème brûlée, and sobia. Macarons aren’t traditionally consumed during Ramadan, but La Farine has made all macaron lovers’ dreams come true. The price for the Ramadan Flavored Macarons ranges from EGP 250 to EGP 900, depending on the amount of macarons you choose. Let them eat macarons!
Konafa with Nuts
We can’t go through the month of Ramadan without ordering from Mandarine Koueider, a pinnacle in the Ramadan dessert industry. For the fans of traditional Ramadan desserts, Mandarine Koueider has it all, basbousa, konafa, and baklava, to name a few. The price for the Konafa with Nuts ranges from EGP 120 to EGP 480, depending on the weight you choose. You can’t go wrong with Konafa with Nuts.
Gluten-Free Vegan Golden Konafa
For those with allergies, or dietary restrictions, we haven’t forgotten about you! Panagia’s came up with a gluten-free vegan konafa, with a sugar-free option. It’s everything you want, without any of the risks. The Gluten-Free Vegan Golden Konafa is filled with heavenly chocolate and a mouth-watering hazelnut cream. It’s available throughout Ramadan by pre-order, and is priced at EGP 980. Have some fun without the risk!
Innovations in Ramadan desserts around Egypt have become a necessity, and everyone is always on the edge of their seats waiting for the latest drop. Now that we’ve listed the best of the best, let us know what your favorite Ramadan dessert is.
