Name: Cheese- or Walnut-Filled Crepes (_Atayef_)
Yield: Makes 24 crepes
Ingredients: 1 cup walnuts, chopped coarsely; 5 Tbsp sugar; Zest of 1 orange; 2 tsp cinnamon; 2 Tbsp orange blossom water; 10 oz akkawi cheese (desalted) or ricotta mixed with half of the mozzarella; 3-4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, grated; 5 Tbsp sugar; 1 Tbsp rosewater; 2 1/2 cups flour; Pinch of salt; 1 Tbsp sugar; 1 tsp instant dry yeast; 3 cups lukewarm water; 1 tsp baking soda; 2 cups of rose syrup; peanut oil, for deep-frying; 1/2 cup ground pistachios, to garnish

Cheese- or Walnut-Filled Crepes (Atayef)Petrina Tinsaly

After a full day of fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, these atayef are a welcome treat. Like all traditional foods associated with special holidays, somehow they taste best at the right time. But that shouldn't stop you from making these unforgettable moreish sweets at anytime of year. And by moreish I also mean Moorish, with a flavor and fragrance that is exotic, complex, and evocative of a culture that goes back to ancient times. These are divine.

Baking option

Preheat oven to 400°F. Place the atayef in a shallow baking dish. Brush with clarified butter on both sides. Bake until golden and crisp, turning over halfway. Remove and pour the cool syrup over the hot atayef. Garnish with pistachios.

Recipe notes

See Related Recipes and Cooking Tips

45 Ramadan Recipes to Fortify You and Break Your Fast
Nourishing Ramadan recipes—including salads, soups, and sweets—to help you stay energized during your fast.

Cod With Lemon Butter Sauce

A flurry of fresh tarragon makes this speedy weeknight dish of seared cod and luscious, sun-colored pan sauce feel restaurant worthy.

Caramelized Onion Pasta

Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.

Hot Honey–Glazed Salmon

This broiled hot honey salmon recipe results in sweet, spicy, glossy fish coated in a homemade hot honey glaze for an easy weeknight dinner or make-ahead lunch.

Classic French Vinaigrette

Use this simple vinaigrette to dress a plate of greens, some steamed potatoes, or anything else that strikes your fancy.

Easy Banana Bread Recipe

Our go-to banana bread recipe is moist, nutty, and incredibly easy to make.

Super Seedy Power Cookies

As energizing as an energy bar, with a much simpler ingredient list.

Speedy Chicken Stroganoff

This easy, one-skillet chicken stroganoff features tender chicken breasts, savory mushrooms, and a creamy Dijon-crème fraîche sauce—perfect for weeknights.

Meatball Tagine

Warming harissa and cinnamon, briny olives, and sweet dried fruit make up the flavorful base for this weeknight-friendly take on tagine.

Recipe notes

45 Ramadan Recipes to Fortify You and Break Your Fast