dessert Archives - The Hungary Buddha Eats the World

Pistachio Halvah

Pistachio Halvah is a soft, sweet, fudgelike candy made out of sesame paste and laced with toasted pistachios, commonly found throughout the Middle East and Asia.

Easy Fig Tart

Easy Fig Tart has a delicious orange almond crust with a filling that takes us back to the flavors of fig newtons

I’ll admit, I’m kind of diggin’ this no-plan, casual mosey through Middle Eastern cuisine I’ve got going on here. It fits with the attitude of summer, as does this food. I’ve found so far it’s low-stress, low-prep, low-time, low-brain power (and, as it turns out, low-fat), just the way food should be when we all have better things to do, like go for a run outside, visit with friends, and sip on margaritas on outdoor patios. Or, in my case, also make this coffee date bread. (more…)

Saffron Rose Pistachio Ice Cream

Delicious saffron rose pistachio ice cream with a coconut milk base infused with saffron and rose water, and added pistachios for crunch.

Mango Custard

Baked mango custard, or Vahalappam as its known in Sri Lanka, uses fresh mango in a coconut and cashew milk base for a creamy, delicious and luscious dessert.

Bailey’s Brownies

Brownies because…Wednesday. Bailey’s brownies because…St. Patrick’s Day. A few days late, maybe.

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Cashew Barfi

Kaju katli, also known as kaju barfi, or cashew barfi, is an Indian dessert, popularly consumed throughout north India.

Gluten-Free Sticky Toffee Pudding

A gluten-free sticky toffee pudding is also dairy-free, making this an allergy-friendly remake of this traditional English dessert, full of all the favorite flavors and textures that you love.

Chaval Kheer

This latest winter storm brings with it some major howling winds. Like, my whole house is shaking right now and these old windows are really letting the draft into my apartment. I think some soul warming comfort food is in order and for today, that means rice pudding, or chaval kheer.