Tel kadayıf tatlısı is a dessert that’s popular in Cyprus and, like ekmek kadayıfı, is often made on special occasions such as Bayram (Eid). Pronounced 'tehl kah-dah-yuf', it feels light to eat with its delicate layers of soft wispy pastry and chopped nuts. By brushing the layers of pastry generously with melted butter, it gives the dessert a rich flavour which pairs perfectly with the fragrant rose syrup. We use a blend of almonds and walnuts in the centre and top with pista

Ekmek kadayıfı (ehk-mehk kah-dah-yuh-fuh) is a popular Turkish syrup-soaked dessert and like tel kadayıf, it is often made for celebrations like Eid. It has numerous regional variations in its preparation and in its most simplest form, is topped with a generous dollop of kaymak (a rich clotted cream) which perfectly balances its sweetness. Ekmek means 'bread' in Turkish, as the dessert is made with a special type of dried sponge cake that is rehydrated with a fragrant rose an