These are little squares of gummy sweets with a jelly-like texture. These are based on a gel of starch and sugar and come in flavors of rosewater, Bergamot orange, and lemon.
Baklava
Baklava is a layered pastry filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with syrup, typically made of phyllo dough. It is usually sweet and moist oozing with a lemon-infused syrup.
Kunefe
Traditionally made with string pastry, this Middle Eastern dessert is soaked in sugar based syrup and layered with cheese, clotted cream, or pistachio. It originated in the Arab world.
Helva
Helva refers to a group of sweets found in Turkey and the Middle East, mostly made with toasted semolina. There are two kinds of helva you can try.
Tavuk Gogsu
This is a Turkish pudding made with finely shredded chicken breast. The meat is boiled, softened, then pounded until smooth. It is mixed with milk, sugar, cracked rice, and cinnamon.