5 Worst Rated Asian Cheese Desserts

Kalakand is a traditional dessert that's also popular in Pakistan and Bangladesh. In its basic version, this rich cake is made with a reduced combination of sweetened condensed milk and fresh curd cheese such as paneer or chhena. The combination is stirred and cooked until thick and moist, and it's then often mixed with cardamom powder, saffron, rose water, sugar, and dried fruit, or topped with nuts such as cashews, almonds, or pistachios. Kalakand is left to set in the fridge and it's then cut into slices before serving. This dessert is especially popular during festivals such as Diwali, Navaratri, or Holi.Expand

Höşmerim is a simple Turkish dessert made with roasted semolina, milk, water, sugar, and dil peyniri – an unsalted cheese similar to mozzarella, praised for its good melting properties, although any type of fresh unsalted cheese can be used. The melted cheese is combined with other ingredients, and the combination is then cooked until it develops the desired consistency. Before serving, höşmerim is traditionally topped with almonds. The dessert is usually consumed after a big meal, and it is recommended to serve it with a glass of Turkish tea on the side.Expand

These sweet cheese rolls are a typical dessert commonly associated with Levantine and Arab countries, though it is believed they originated in the city of Hama in Syria. The dessert is made with a combination of semolina, water, rose water, sugar, and cheese - traditionally Akkawi or Majdoola cheese, though modern variations often replace it with the widely available mozzarella. All ingredients are combined and heated until they form a soft, pliable dough which is then rolled into thin sheets. The filling is made with ashta—thick clotted cream—which is piped before the sheets are rolled into thin logs. The rolls are then sliced into small bite-size pieces and are typically served drizzled with syrup and garnished with rose petal jam and ground pistachios. Expand

Ma'moul bil jibn is a delicious treat made from fine dough filled with a mixture of akkawi cheese and grated mozzarella, giving it a rich flavor and a smooth texture. It is shaped into small discs and baked until golden brown, then topped with powdered sugar, and sometimes garnished with crushed pistachios for added flavor.Expand

Chhena poda is a traditional cheese dessert originating from Odisha. It's usually made with a combination of chhena cheese, sugar, rice flour, cardamom, and optional ingredients such as raisins, almonds, and cashews. A baking pan is greased with ghee, lined with banana leaves, and the chhena poda mixture is then poured into the pan. The dessert is baked until the sugar caramelizes and the top crust becomes dark golden. Once cooled, chhena poda is sliced and served as a dessert after a big meal or as a sweet treat in the afternoon. It's often made at home during festivals such as Durga Puja.Expand