Top 6 Persian Sweets to Try (Part 1)

No trip to Isfahan is complete without gaz, Persian nougat with pistachios. Gaz is made with the sap of the Tamarisk tree, which is abundant in the Isfahan region.

Noghl is a famous Iranian sugar-coated almond. Noghl symbolizes happiness and good luck; that's why it is an essential part of Iranian wedding traditions. It is served at the end of every Iranian wedding and is usually a

Zoolbia and Bamieh are an irresistible combo of Persian pastries. Traditionally, these deep-fried pastries are taken during Ramadan as an evening meal to provide an essential burst of sugar after a long blasting day.

In Persian Language, Persian Cream Puffs are known as "Naan E Khamei," or "Noon E Khamei", which translates to "whipped cream bread. Persian rosewater cream puffs are the perfect way to round your next dinner party.

Nan-e Berenji is a famous pastry in the western regions of Iran (Kordestan and Kermanshah). Nan-e Berenji, or Persian rice biscuits, are gluten-free and vegan shortbread biscuits containing poppy seeds.

Sohan is a saffron brittle made with wheat sprouts, eggs, rosewater, sugar, butter, and cardamom. The top of this snappy toffee-coloured goodness is studded with rose petals and pistachios, balancing the sweetness. In ad