The modern form of Lebanese desserts have been influenced by Ottoman cuisine and share many similarities with other neighbouring countries. Muhallebi is a milk pudding made with rice, milk and sugar. Like many other Lebanese desserts, it is sweetened with "atar" syrup and served with a garnish of assorted nuts. "Barazeh", (also found in Syrian cuisine), are cookies with a light and crumbly texture; one side is decorated with sesame seeds and the other side with pistachios. "Ma'amoul" are crumbly cookies filled with pistachios, walnuts or dates. Lebanese Christians serve "ma'amoul" with "atar" syrup for Easter, as well as a cake flavored with anise and mahlab.