We go back and forth between being angry at frankendesserts and falling in love with them. Yes, we love a classic knafeh and basic baklavah but we have never backed down from a food adventure especially when the road is paved with sugar, butter and all the things that make life worth living.

Despite everything that’s going on, we take reprieve in the culinary genius of local and regional pastry chefs and generally very smart people who love food! They’ve come up with amazing delights that will make you go “Woaah! What now?,” as you lick your lips in anticipation and excitement.

Dulce De Leche Rice Pudding from SaléSucré

When the East met the West, they exploded and left this behind.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_hGlh-gGU7/

Kunafa Waffle from Fresh Bites

The best of both worlds?

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_sUvq-nBfl/

Cone-afa Ice Cream by Cleobuttera 

I mean, since we went to Kunafa waffle land, why not give this classic a summery twist? 

https://www.instagram.com/p/BjPWlpHH-U8/

Mohalbiya Cake from Marble Slab Creamery 

Ice cream and mohalabiya got married and gave us this intense baby

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_VSb5cnYU-/

Kunafa Banana Trifle from yallazest 

If you had a toffee layer, you’ve got yourself a Ramadan Banoffee Kunafa creation

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_9lfBIB7FR/

Eish Al Saraya from Mr Baker

Normally you would expect there to be some form of bread pudding in this, but Mr Baker have substituted it with knafeh, reinventing both classics.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_zJA9SHLB9/

Ice Cream Baklava from Kayk

Best thing about Ramadan in the summer is all the ice cream inspired desserts.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_P-ANTB-cK/

Nutella Hazelnut Baklava Pie by Cleobuttera 

Whoever said Nutella desserts are so passé couldn’t be more wrong

https://www.instagram.com/p/BHKglYkB-fi/

Atayef Cake from Sha•Kar By Anoud

So many layers of atayef pancakes separated by orange blossom cream filling.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_U5n0pBt7V/

Gergai’an SPRINKLED PACKAGE from Spun Sprinkles and Milk

Not a real fusion, but it is cotton candy but in tiny fawanees. We’ll allow it for the cuteness.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_uOg0cgteV/

Basbousa Creme Caramel 

Egyptian dessert shop Tortina has combined the best of both worlds

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_0DezLnCzo/

Basbousa Qatayif Cake from Cacaochi

A totally unexpected combination that we can appreciate.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_v_Gz6F6R5/

Knafeh Kotton Cake from Kotton

Japanese cheesecake with a serving of knafeh.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_hBPg1AhQ_/

Soft serve konafa and more from Press 

Now there is a plot twist (pun intended). 

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_ZsYNYgSqA/

Saffron Tres Leche from Sticky Fingers

Saffron is such an interesting and versatile spice, that can also be the star of a Tres Leche.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_xCkk_AgvX/

What is your favorite dessert fusion? Let us know by DMing us on Instagram @bazaargram. Photo by Mehrshad Rajabi on Unsplash.