20 Times Lebanese Chefs Took International Desserts And Made Them Lebanese, And I'm Drooling

While we're all familiar with the audacious yet classic twists Lebanese people have added to the humble French croissant—think Knafeh, Zaatar, Halloumi, Ashta, or Mafroukeh fillings—We bet you've never heard of Jazarieh Pain Perdu or Chocolate Halewe Ravioli.

These creations will leave you drooling and reaching for seconds (even thirds).

Here are 20 times Lebanese chefs have pushed culinary boundaries by infusing our nation's flavors into international desserts, and truly making them " Aal Lebnene "!

1. Rose Loukoum Cheesecake From Salon Beyrouth

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Creamy cheesecake whispering secrets of rose-flavored Loukoum —we know you want a spoonful of this velvety creation.

2. Chocolate Halawa Ravioli From Le Ouf Fusion

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You can find great pasta everywhere nowadays, but you might not have tried sweet pasta for dessert.

Because why stop at savory when you can stuff ravioli with chocolate, Halawa , and pistachio butter?

3. Pistachio Tiramisu From Scrolle

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Italian Tiramisu gets a nutty twist with pistachio butter, mascarpone, and Arabica coffee, taking the creamy dessert to a whole new level.

4. Ashta Profiterole From Kun Restaurant

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French Profiteroles meet Lebanese Ashta cream in a culinary debate...

Verdict: "More please!"

5. Baklava Pizza From Santo Pizza

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Golden-brown crust with nutty sweetness, a slice of rebellion against traditional savory pizza that's as bold as it is irresistible!

6. Labneh And Olive Oil Ice Cream From Le Flocon Artisan Glacier

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Olive oil ice cream is not a recent creation; it's a long-standing staple in Italian cuisine, known as "gelato con olio".

So why not swap out the typical vanilla flavor for creamy labneh and finish with a drizzle of olive oil to create a Lebanese combo that hits close to home?

7. Oriental Basque Cheesecake From Bundt Bakery

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Spanish Basque cheesecake upgraded by a Levantine twist: rose water and pistachios.

8. Pistachio Frozen Yogurt From Yowgurt

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Tangy Greek-style frozen yogurt with the earthy sweetness of pistachios, garnished with delicate Katayef .