After all the falafel and shawarma comes dessert!
Here are some authentic and some modern twists on Israeli dessert recipes that will satisfy any sweet tooth.
ATAIYEF (Pancakes Stuffed with Walnuts)
These delicious Atayef (Pancakes Stuffed with Walnuts) are usually made for Tu B’shvat, but can be prepared for any special occassion. They can be made ahead of time and frozen, then just unfreeze them and cover in syrup.
Ma’aroud (date roll) is a family member of the Ma’amoul— they are both dough and date combos. However, the ma’amoul is made as individual circle cookies, while the ma’aroud is a roll that is stuffed with dates and cut into cookies… They can also be stored in a sealed box in a room temperature up to two weeks. Use vegan butter to make parve cookies.
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