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Popular Middle Eastern dessert made with dates, milk, biscuits, and cream
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Dubai Night Dessert (120 g) has 312 calories. That works out to 260 calories per 100 g. It contains 45.6 g of carbs, 3.8 g of protein, 12.6 g of fat and 3.1 g of fiber. Its 0.3 µg of B12 covers 13% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 55 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 120 g
312
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
45.6g
· 17% DV
Protein
3.8g
· 8% DV
Fat
12.6g
· 16% DV
Fiber
3.1g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 59% · Protein 5% · Fat 36%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 312 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12.6 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 6.96 g | 35% |
| Trans fat | 0.06 g | |
| Sodium | 108 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 45.6 g | 17% |
| Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% |
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (medium) | 120 g | 312 kcal |
| 1 slice (thin) | 60 g | 156 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 80 g | 208 kcal |
| 1 slice (thick) | 90 g | 234 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 260 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 100 g | 260 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 150 g | 390 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 390 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 180 g | 468 kcal |
Calculated from 260 calories per 100 g.
Dubai Night Dessert is a layered sweet commonly made with dates, milk, biscuits and cream. There is no single standard recipe: some versions blend the dates into a milk mixture, while others layer chopped dates with biscuits and a creamy topping.
To make Dubai Night Dessert, soften and blend pitted dates with milk, then layer the mixture with biscuits and cream. Arrange the layers in a dish and chill until firm enough to portion; recipes differ in how they prepare the biscuit base and topping.
Dubai Night Dessert is a recipe name associated with Dubai-inspired sweets, rather than a name for one universally established traditional dessert. Online versions vary, so the title alone does not indicate a fixed origin or exact set of ingredients.
Yes, Dubai Night Dessert is commonly made without an oven. The date-and-milk mixture and biscuit layers are assembled cold or after briefly preparing the date mixture, then chilled so the layers hold together when served.
Plain tea biscuits or digestive-style biscuits work well in Dubai Night Dessert because they provide a mild, crisp layer without overpowering the dates. Avoid soaking them for long in milk; they soften as the assembled dessert chills.
Soak dates before making Dubai Night Dessert if they are dry or tough. Drain them well before blending so they soften without adding excess liquid; soft, fresh dates can usually be pitted and blended without soaking.
Keep Dubai Night Dessert from turning watery by adding milk gradually and draining any soaked dates thoroughly. Use a thick cream layer and chill the dessert before cutting; overly wet layers can make the biscuits mushy and the slices collapse.
Dubai Night Dessert keeps for about 2–3 days in a covered container in the refrigerator. Because it contains dairy, return leftovers to the fridge promptly rather than leaving the dish out during serving.
Yes, Dubai Night Dessert can be frozen in an airtight container, though the cream may become grainy or release moisture after thawing. Defrost portions in the refrigerator and do not refreeze them once thawed.
Yes, you can make Dubai Night Dessert less sweet by reducing added sugar or sweetened toppings; dates already contribute sweetness. Taste the date mixture before assembling, since the sweetness of dates varies, and keep enough cream for the layers to hold.
Vitamins
B12
0.3µg · 13% DV
Biotin
2.64µg · 9% DV
B5
0.42mg · 8% DV
B2
0.11mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.11mg · 12% DV
Phosphorus
66mg · 9% DV
Calcium
78mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
252mg · 7% DV
Sodium
108mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Dubai Night Dessert is a layered, Middle Eastern-inspired sweet made with dates, milk, biscuits and cream. Recipes vary, but the dates bring a rich, fruity sweetness, while the creamy layers and softened biscuits make each spoonful tender and filling. It is commonly served chilled, as a dessert to share after a meal.
For English-speaking readers, it pairs easily with coffee or tea and works well as a small treat for a gathering. Its carbohydrate content is relatively high—38 g per 100 g—so a modest slice is a practical portion, especially after a rich meal. Serving it with unsweetened tea or coffee can balance its sweetness.
Low
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Low
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Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
6.96g
MONOUNSATURATED
3.24g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.3g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.