Lokum (Turkish Delight) and Baklava are the first names that come to mind when one says Turkish sweets. Turkish cuisine is very rich on sweets. Akide şekeri, badem-fıstık ezmesi (marzipan) , various Turkish puddings-muhallebi, sweets with syrup tulumba, lokma; helva in a variety of flavors and fruit desserts such as quince and pumpkin are among the main Turkish sweets.