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Eid and Festive Desserts
Eid, weddings and family gatherings call for something sweet. This collection brings together the traditional Pakistani and Indian desserts from the RazEats kitchen, from milk-based sheer khurma and ras malai to fried-bread shahi tukra, semolina halwa and quick no-bake treats.
Several of these can be prepared ahead and chilled, so you can enjoy the celebration instead of standing in the kitchen. Every recipe has a full ingredient list and a video.
The recipes
- Sheer Khurma
A festive Eid dessert of milk, vermicelli, dates and dry fruits. - Ras Malai
A popular, indulgent dessert of soft, spongy dumplings soaked in creamy sweetened milk flavored with cardamom. (Makes: 5 to 6 pieces · Cook: 10 min on a low flame) - Shahi Tukra
A rich bread dessert, served chilled or at room temperature. (Ready in: about 15 minutes) - Meethi Seviyan
Meethi seviyan is a sweet dish of fried vermicelli cooked in milk and sugar, made for Eid mornings and festive gatherings. (Serves: 5 servings · Prep: 5 min) - Suji Ka Halwa
Suji ka halwa is a warm semolina pudding cooked in ghee, served at breakfast, after meals and on festive mornings. (Serves: 4 servings · Prep: 5 min) - Lab-e-Shireen
Sweet, creamy and festive, a favourite Eid dessert. (Chill: at least 1 hour) - Three Milk Chocolate Cake
A soft, rich and indulgent tres leches chocolate cake, perfect for family or parties. (Chill: 4 to 5 hours · Bake: 25 to 30 min at 180°C (350°F)) - Coffee Delight Dessert
A cold, creamy coffee dessert with layers of cake rusks and whipped coffee cream. (Chill: 4 to 5 hours) - Chocolate Balls
Bite-sized treats made from crushed biscuits, cocoa powder and condensed milk, dipped in melted chocolate. Easy to make and perfect for parties. (Chill: 30 min) - Dates Cake
A soft and moist cake with dates, chocolate chips and walnuts. (Bake: 35 min at 180°C)
Quick tips
- Choose desserts that can be made a day ahead, such as ras malai, lab-e-shireen and three milk cake, and chill them overnight.
- Cook milk-based desserts on gentle heat and stir often, so they do not catch on the bottom of the pot.
- Garnish just before serving with chopped pistachios, almonds or silver leaf for a festive look.
- Keep dairy-based desserts refrigerated and serve them cold, unless the recipe is meant to be served warm.
Eid and Festive Desserts FAQ
Which dessert is easiest for beginners?
Chocolate balls and coffee delight need no baking and very few steps. Suji ka halwa is also forgiving.
Which desserts can I make the day before?
Ras malai, lab-e-shireen and three milk chocolate cake taste better after chilling.
How do I store milk-based desserts?
Keep them covered in the fridge and eat them within 2 to 3 days.
