Tcharek is a traditional Algerian crescent-shaped pastry, known for its delicate crumb and fragrant sugar coating. The dough is subtly flavored with orange blossom water, giving each bite a bright floral aroma that’s signature to North African sweets. After shaping the crescents by hand, they’re baked until tender and then rolled in fine sugar, creating a soft sparkle and a melt-in-your-mouth finish. Often served at celebrations, weddings, and Eid, these cookies represent hospitality, elegance, and the artistry of Algerian home baking.