{"id":4636,"date":"2024-04-06T22:40:38","date_gmt":"2024-04-06T22:40:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/?p=4636"},"modified":"2024-11-14T19:34:56","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T19:34:56","slug":"lebanese-brown-mafroukeh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hadiaslebanesecuisine.com\/blog\/lebanese-brown-mafroukeh\/","title":{"rendered":"Lebanese Brown Mafroukeh"},"content":{"rendered":"

In Ramadan, I typically find myself immersed in Lebanese sweet production, making multiple batches of\u00a0 znoud el set, maamoul, knafeh, ghraybeh, maamoul mad, halawet el jibn, and mafroukeh to share with family and friends. If you are a regular reader here, you know those delectable sweets, but \u201cBrown Mafroukeh\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0could be something new to you unless you have been raised in Lebanon or you just have partial Lebanese ancestry! \u201cBrown Mafroukeh\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0has been a staple dessert in Lebanese cuisine since so long; it has a sweet golden thick brown pudding-like bottom, crowned with a creamy ashta (Lebanese clotted cream) and heavily studded with toasted nuts!<\/p>\n

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May we have a show of hands: Who thinks knafeh is the best dessert in Lebanese sweets? Now, who thinks mafroukeh is the best? Not as many hands in the air, but mine is one of them, to me, mafroukeh is a special occasion on its own! You\u2019ll love the crunchy blend of toasted nuts, the irresistible texture of the sweet smack pudding base, and of course, the rich ashta (Lebanese clotted cream) covering it to balance the sweetness. It is\u00a0 This is a make-ahead dessert, which makes it perfect for parties and holidays like Ramadan gatherings and Eid El Fitr, though I make all year long; it looks fancy, but it\u2019s actually quite simple to make, If you\u2019ve never had mafroukeh, you\u2019re in for a treat!<\/p>\n

Ingredients needed to make mafroukeh!<\/h2>\n