If you’re as obsessed with baklewa as we are, then you have every reason to save this article for your next baklewa cravings (which will likely be triggered by the time you’re done reading this). Here are 3 things every baklewa lover needs to try in Beirut.
These delightful donuts came to be during the holy month of Ramadan amid the peak of our baklewa cravings, and we haven’t been the same since. XnDoughs delivered with a soft and fluffy creation that is stuffed with crispy baklewa and pistachio cream, with a light sugar coating for a rush of sweetness with every bite.
Though known for creating the most creative sweet treats, this one might just be our favorite. XnDoughs is located in Clemenceau, open Monday to Saturday from 10 AM until 9 PM. For orders, reach out to them on +961 71 520 891.
Browsing the ice cream section on our website will no longer suffice after trying this baklewa-fied treat. This creation from Choco Crepe involves stuffing the crispiest of baklewa with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream, then topping it with crushed pistachios and a drizzle of syrup.
Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, there’s nothing to NOT love about this baklewa-turned-ice cream sandwich. Choco Crepe is located in Hamra, with multiple branches across Lebanon. For more information, reach out to them on +961 76 508 359.
We’re wrapping up with an upgrade to our favorite comfort meal. To the people who never say no to pizza, Santo Pizza Bar is making sure you’re sticking around for dessert with their baklewa pizza. Among the many interesting creations on their menu, this one takes the cake!
The sweetest pizza you’ll ever bite into, the baklewa pizza is made with creamy cheese, walnuts, pistachios, and rose water syrup. You can find Santo Pizza Bar in the heart of Mar Mikhael. Reach out to them on +961 70 644 738 for more information.
Grab a fellow baklewa lover and head to Beirut to try out these delicious treats!