In countries like Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, and many others, Arabic sweets are available everywhere and have become a must have item on dessert tables. During the years, these traditional desserts have been gaining in popularity. There have even became known worldwide for their great taste.

There are many types of Arabic sweets, and some are more desired than others, but in general, they all enjoy a large number of fans. The two most desired types are Baklava and Mamoul, but also many others, especially the cream filled pastries, become in very high demand on specific occasions during the year.

In Arabic countries, nothing beats Baklava for dessert. You can offer cake, tarts, cookies, fruits, but no dessert is complete without these traditional pastries. They are best offered in large parties. Most people like them even kids and children. They are offered as a collection of assorted types instead of offering just one or two types. Except for the original Baklava piece that can be offered alone, most others are served as an arrangement for people to choose their preferred pieces from. Some are sweeter than others, so people can choose whatever piece they prefer.

These pastries have become some of the most traditional items in the cuisines in these countries. As Lebanese, if you want to show your skills in making desserts and pastries, you have to show how good a Baklava you can make. This has become in a way the benchmark. You cannot be a good desserts make but do not know how to make really good Baklava.

Moreover, Arabic sweets contain a lot of nutrients good for the body. They contain many essential elements of a good diet. This is not a usual characteristic for a dessert of a sweet confection, but what makes them so special is that they are abundant in nuts such as pistachios and walnuts. They have essential nutrients for everyone's diet. You can obviously eat these nuts in a raw state, but you can enjoy them more in these pastries. You obviously would get all the added sugar and calories with them, but you are allowed a sweet treat every once in a while. Some people think that these confections are not good to include in someone's diet, and the main reason they state is that they contain a lot of sugar. The same can be said regarding how many calories they have. However, if you consider that these are consumed as desserts and you compare them to the other desserts options, you will find that these are some of the best desserts you can have because besides being high on sugar and calories, they are also high on nutritious items like pistachios and walnuts. That is especially true for those pastries that contain a lot of nuts. Stay away from those that are soaked in sugar syrup if you care much about how many calories you are taking.
Moreover, not all assorted Baklava types are of the same sweetness or include the same amount of calories. Some are actually very light and would be a great choice for those watching their diets. That is why it is best to offer them in arrangements of multiple types. This way people can choose the items they prefer.

In summary, Arabic sweets make some of the best desserts whether you consider their taste or their nutritious value.