Famous Desserts

Turkish desserts are one of the unexpected pleasures of visiting the country. Baklava layered with pistachios and honey, lokum (Turkish delight) in dozens of regional variations, kunefe drenched in syrup and served warm with cheese, and old Ottoman puddings like kazandibi all sit at the heart of Turkish hospitality. The guides in this category cover the most famous Turkish desserts to try, where to find the best examples in Istanbul and other cities, what each one tastes like, and how to tell good versions from tourist trap imitations.