Top 15 Irresistible Persian Desserts & Sweets – Chef's Pencil

Top 15 Irresistible Persian Desserts & Sweets – Chef's Pencil

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As the Persians say at the end of a tasty Persian main course like chelo kabab (barbecue with rice) or a feast of khoreshts (stews) it is time to eat something sweet. Most Iranian or Persian desserts are sweet and contain sugar saffron cardamom and rose water.

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Just as Persian main dishes differ from city to city so do Persian dessert traditions and recipes. In every corner of Iran you will find a unique taste and dessert specific to that area.

Read below to find out which Persian desserts you absolutely must try!

Hot black tea is one of the most important drinks for Persians to finish their main meal. Although it is not really a dessert the reality is that no dessert is complete without black tea. In Persian tradition tea should be so hot that it burns your lips and so dark that you can taste the bitter taste.