Excited for Eid? Me too. Always. Half the fun (in my humble opinion) is figuring out what delicious treats are going to make it to your Eid Dessert Table. Here are some of my favorite Eid Dessert Recipes and why you should make them!
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Pakistani Dessert Recipes
Here are some classic Pakistani Dessert Recipes that are perfect for Eid. Whether you want to go classic with Seviyan make ahead a Kulfi or wow your guests with garam jalebi it's all here!
Homemade Sheer Khurma (Seviyan) - Quick & Authentic
It isn't Eid without this classic treats sweet smell. The best part? This ones comes together in 20 minutes. Win win!
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Bread Kheer
If you haven't heard of this easy yummy kheer then you are missing out. It's full of flavour and easy to make ahead. Bonus points for how beautifully it freezes too.
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Kulfi Recipe with Magic Crunch
Kulfi is a classic for a reason. Here I both simplify and elevate it by making it in a loaf tin and topping it with an irresistible Magic Crunch!
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Chanay ki Daal ka Halwa
There is no other halwa that has my heart quite like this one. Rich and flavorful and authentic.
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Caramel Custard or Caramel Flan
Sometimes this dessert seems as much of an Eid classic as good old Sevaiyan! This version with loads of caramel is perfectly creamy and trust me when I say there are few things more satisfying than that perfect flip.
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Creamy Desserts For Eid
I don't know what it is, but there is something almost luxurious feeling about eating a perfect creamy dessert - cold or otherwise! Here are some of my top picks for Eid!
Easy Mango Mousse
Tinned mango never ever tasted this good. A creamy mango mousse adorned with fresh fruit and whipped cream is always welcome.
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Best Basic No Bake Oreo Cheesecake
A dreamy creamy filling, a chocolatey crust. This is the dessert I made last Eid and will for many more!
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Eclairs with Whipped Cream (Smaller Batch)
Pakistani bakery style Eclairs with a chocolate ganache topping and lovely whipped cream filling. Small batch for your own good 🙂
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No Churn Caramel Crunch Ice Cream
I feel like this one doesn't need explaining does it? Also if you're reading you aren't making and I don't want to delay you.
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5-Ingredient Mocha Icebox Cake
A little layering and a whole lot of magic. This lovely light coffee lovers dessert is easy to make with some storebought components and a little flavored whipped cream.
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Nutella No Bake Cheesecake Loaf
Looking for a make ahead dessert for the chocolate lovers in your life? This one is a must make. It is also a must eat, but you won't need to remind anyone twice.
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Chocolate & Cream Mille Feuille
Inspired by a traditional French dessert this Chocolate & Cream Mille Feuille is easy to make and exquisite to eat!
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Cakes to Bake for Eid
Here is a collection of cakes and tarts perfect for every occasion! There is the pretty Tres Leches, the nostalgic Bombay Bakery Coffee Cake (a Pakistani desserts fave!), and cakes perfect for chai time!
Round Tres Leches Cake
This pretty cake is light and refreshing and oh so chic! Top with strawberries or toasted coconut or any fresh fruit that you like.
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Praline Cake
This No Fail Cake is absolutely PERFECT with a cup of tea. No Buttermilk? No problem. Use regular milk instead.
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Coffee Cake with Coffee Buttercream
This ubiquitous cake always hits the spot! Double it to make a two tiered beauty or enjoy this as is.
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Strawberry Tart with No Roll Crust
This tart is magic. While you can make your own filling it also needs only a good jam and some pressing in for the crust. Too good.
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Coconut Loaf Cake with Caramel Sauce
A moist coconut pound cake taken over the top with a delicious caramel sauce!
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Orange Cake
Cakes you can whisk up - literally just using a whisk are always so rewarding. Not feeling up to that sticky glaze on top? Use marmalade!
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Apple Puff Pastry Tart
The perfect Eid Brunch or lunch dessert that comes together in no time. Gussy it up with Vanilla Ice Cream and Caramel Sauce or have as is!
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Homemade Sheer Khurma (Seviyan) - Quick & Authentic
Doodh Seviyan or Sheer Khurma is a delicately spiced, milky vermicellipudding that’s a popular dessert across South Asia and Pakistan. While thedessert is traditionally slow cooked for the perfect balance between rich and light,my highly rated homemade version delivers that same flavour in a fraction ofthe cooking time—just 20 minutes! Step-by-step guidance provided.
Servings: 6
Equipment
- pot for cooking
Ingredients
- ¾-1 cup seviyan dried vermicelli
- 1.5 tbsp oil or ghee
- 2-4 cardamom pods
- 2 cloves
- 1 litre whole milk
- 1 can condensed milk
- Pinch of saffron
- 2 tablespoons blanched slivered almonds
- 2 tablespoons sliced pistachios
- ⅛ tsp salt
- optional a 2 inch piece of qalaqand
Instructions
- Warm the oil in a heavy bottomed pan (please avoid non stick) - a big pot (10 inch base), makes for quicker cooking!
- Add the cloves and cardamom, fry for a minute
- Then add the sivaiyan, fry for 2 minutes until darker in color.
- Add milk, bring to a boil (watch carefully) and then add the salt, nuts and saffron if using.
- Simmer for 10-15 minutes until thickened and the vermicelli has softened.
- Add most of your can of condensed milk, and qalaqand (if using) and stir well before tasting. Sheer Khurma becomes sweeter tasting as it cools, but if you feel it is under sweet then add more condensed milk.
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Notes
Tip: If you find that your Sheer Khurma has thickened too much then adjusting it with evaporated milk is a quick creamy fix otherwise regular milk works too.
I stopped using qalaqand in this recipe many years ago, but many of you love this addition and so I have left it on the recipe card
The more pistachios you use the greener your Sevaiyan will look, for a pure white cook with almonds and garnish with Pistachios!
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