Top 10 Qazvin Sweets from Baklava to Paderazi + Pictures

I can confidently say that the traditional Qazvin sweets are among the best conventional sweets in Iran.

Maybe you are more familiar with the sweets of Isfahan and Yazd, but the Qazvini sweets we will introduce below are delicious and perfect for all parties and gatherings.

Famous sweets such as Qazvini baklava, Nan nokhodchi, Cake Sharbati, and Paderazi are among the most famous Persian sweets.

Qazvin is located in the center of Iran and is a short distance from Tehran, if you travel to Iran, you must visit this historical city and use and enjoy the sweets and of course the city’s delicious food.

Be sure to stay with me until the end of the article so that we can get to know ten of the best sweets of Qazvin.

Best Qazvin Sweets List

1. Baghlava Qazvini(Flag baklava)

Qazvin’s three-color baklava, which is also known as Qazvin’s flag baklava, has a beautiful appearance and is one of the most important and popular souvenirs of Qazvin.

This baklava is known as one of the best Iranian baklavas and is very nutritious due to its nuts.

In Qazvini baklava, sugar powder, pistachio nuts, almond nuts, saffron, rose water, cardamom, and flour are used.This baklava is similar to Yazd sweets and Yazdi baklava.

Baklava Qazvini is usually used next to Iranian tea as an excellent Iranian dessert.

Qazvin was a capital of the Safavid Empire for over forty years (1555–1598) and nowadays is known as the calligraphy capital of Iran. It is famous for its traditional confectioneries (like Baghlava), carpet patterns, poets, political newspaper and Pahlavi influence on its accent.

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2. Paderazi

Shirini Paderazi is one of the dry Qazvini sweets which is very simple and delicious. Paderazi is a sweet with a long shelf life and it is very similar to tongue sweet.

White flour, chickpea flour, oil, honey, powdered sugar, brewed saffron, cardamom, and sesame seeds are used to prepare Paderazi.

This sweet is made from wheat flour, chickpea flour, sugar powder, cardamom powder, and egg decorated with sesame.

But what makes this sweet special is ginger, which gives it a unique aroma and taste. This sweet is used as an evening meal with tea and is very delicious.

3. Nan e nokhodchi(Chickpea sweet)

One of the most famous and simple Nowruz sweets is Nan nokhodchi. This sweet belongs to the city of Kermanshah and Qazvin. As the name of this sweet suggests, it is made from chickpea flour and is very soft and tender.

You can easily prepare and enjoy this sweet at home with minimal ingredients and tools. I have already explained the nan nokhodchi recipe in full, see and enjoy.

4. Nan chai(Tea bread)

Naan Chai is a traditional sweet of Qazvin city and is usually served during Nowruz and Ramadan. A dry Iranian sweet that is prepared with a simple recipe.

Nan chai is served as a biscuit with tea and is a very light and delicious evening meal.
This sweet has very little sugar and is prepared with flour, powdered sugar, butter, egg yolk, yogurt, baking powder, cardamom powder, sesame, pistachio powder, brewed saffron, etc.

5. Cake Sharbati(syrup cake)

Cake Sharbati is a combination of cake and special syrup prepared from cardamom, rose, and saffron. One is a wet cake, which is related to the city of Qazvin and is very delicious and has a new and interesting taste.

The texture and structure of the syrup cake or baklava cake are light and cottony.

Golab syrup with saffron makes the sherbet cake moist and soft, and this has made this cake popular.

6. Shirini charkhi

Shirini Charkhi is one of the traditional sweets of Qazvin Province, which is very delicious. The name of this sweet is because after preparing the dough, you have to grind it, and to prepare this sweet, you must have a special bread machine or a meat grinder.

The texture of this sweet is very soft and it is a suitable sweet to use on Nowruz Eid. While it is simple, it is a Qazvini sweet with many tricks and techniques, and it is a little difficult to prepare at home.

7. Shirini Badami

Another traditional sweet of Qazvin is the Shirirni badami(almond pastry), which is made from almond powder and is very delicious. This sweet is very popular during Nowruz and is used for guests.

This sweet has a relatively long shelf life and with proper storage, you can use it for two to three weeks.

Almond powder, sugar powder, flour, baking powder, cardamom powder, confectionary oil, and real almonds are used to prepare Qazvin almond bread.

At the end, the top of the cake is decorated with whole almond seeds, which are glazed with honey and special syrup.

8. Shirini Atabaki

One of the expensive and luxurious sweets of Qazvin is Shirini Atabaki (Valihadhi). This sweet is shaped like a circle or a square according to the confectioner’s taste, and it is decorated with almonds, walnuts, or pistachios.

This sweet is usually prepared in three colors: white, saffron, and chocolate.

The amount of sugar in this sweet is low, and therefore it has a low-sweet taste, and it is considered a good option for people who are looking for low-sweet sweets.

9. Shirini Nazok(Pistachio bread)

This sweet is one of the authentic and traditional sweets of Qazvin, which has a mild and less sweet taste. This sweet is made of thin layers stuck together and mixed with different kernels and is almost round and similar to baklava.

Shirini nazok is also known as Qazvin pistachio sweet. It is known by this name due to the presence of a lot of pistachio powder in the base of this sweet.

If you are a fan of pistachio and walnut-baked sweets, this is a good option.

To prepare this light and delicious Qazvini pastry, the following ingredients are used: white pastry flour, cardamom, nutmeg, breakfast cream, baking powder, eggs, pistachio powder, sugar, butter, etc.

10. Nan e Agerdak

Nane Agerdak(agerdak bread) is prepared in the cities of Qazvin, Qom, and Arak. But Qazvin agardak bread is very tasty and is very suitable as a snack with tea.

This bread is usually baked in Qazvin bakeries and is available. It is also given to people in religious ceremonies.

Fenugreek bread is slightly sweet and has a delicate and soft texture. This bread is prepared without an oven. Its recipe is very similar to donuts and it is fried in a lot of oil

Agardak bread is prepared from flour, eggs, milk, sugar, turmeric, and cinnamon.

Final word with you

At the end of this article, I suggest that you abandon the sugar-free diet and enjoy life a little with Qazvin sweets. Especially if you are a tourist and go to the city of Qazvin in Iran and enjoy eating these great sweets.

Send me photos and videos of your experiences in eating Iranian sweets so that we can talk about them.

Usually, spend one or two days a week eating your favorite desserts and sweets and by doing this, you will raise your spirits for the days ahead.

Yes, eating sweets and sweet desserts slightly improves brain activity and creates a sense of satisfaction in us.