Our Favorite Eid Desserts: 11 Traditional Sweet Recipes

Looking for desserts for Eid? These are some of our favorite South Asian sweets to serve during the holiday, from classics like gulab jamun and ras malai to refreshing treats like falooda and mango lassi.

Eid celebrations in our home always end with something sweet on the table. After a big festive meal, there’s usually a mix of traditional desserts, chilled drinks, and small treats to share with family and friends. From comforting classics like sheer khurma and ras malai to refreshing favorites like fruit chaat and mango lassi, these are the kinds of sweets that make Eid feel extra special.

Over the years, these have become some of our favorite South Asian desserts to serve during Eid. Some are traditional recipes we grew up with, while others are newer favorites that have slowly made their way onto our Eid table, along with a few lighter treats that feel just right for a springtime Eid.

Gulab Jamun with Milk Powder

This Gulab Jamun recipe is made with fried dough balls made with milk powder (jamuns) soaked in cardamom-spiced sugar syrup for a dessert that melts in your mouth!

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Royal Falooda: Kulfi Falooda Milkshake

This indulgent royal falooda or kulfi falooda is a delicious layered South Asian milkshake made with kulfi (or ice cream), rose milk, basil seeds, and starch noodles.

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Sheer Khurma: Vermicelli Pudding for Eid

Sheer Khurma is a classic Pakistani dessert, served for Eid, made with roasted vermicelli cooked in milk infused with nuts, saffron, and cardamom.

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Easy Mango Lassi Drink with Mango Pulp

This easy mango lassi drink is a refreshing mango yogurt drink made with only four ingredients for a summer drink that is perfect for mango lovers!

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Ras Malai with Milk Powder

Ras Malai is a classic Pakistani and Indian, this ras malai recipe is made with a milk powder dough, cooked in thickened milk infused with cardamom and saffron.

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Fruit Chaat – Pakistani Fruit Salad

Fruit Chaat is a beloved South Asian fruit salad. Your favorite fruits come alive with a zesty, spicy-tangy seasoning blend, creating a deliciously satisfying snack.

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Kheer (Rice Pudding) with Condensed Milk

This creamy rice pudding or Pakistani Kheer recipe is a traditional yet simple dessert with just a few ingredients, that come together to create a rich and creamy rice pudding.

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Zarda

Zarda is a sweet rice dish best served on festive occasions accompanying indulgent, spicy foods. Just a few bites of Zarda rice is a perfect treat to mellow the spices and a perfect end to a delicious meal!

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Shahi Tukra: Pakistani Bread Pudding

Shahi Tukra is an indulgent and delicious Pakistani/Indian Bread Pudding. Made with fried bread soaked in milk flavored with cardamom and saffron, enjoy it warm or chilled for a royal treat!

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Churma Ladoo with Jaggery

Enjoy this authentic churma ladoo recipe made with a combination of flours, spiced with cardamom, and sweetened with jaggery.

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Ghaas Ka Halwa – China Grass Pudding

This simple and delicious ghaas ka halwa is a crowd-pleasing pudding made with china grass or agar agar, perfect for dessert you want to make ahead of time!

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These are some of the desserts we love serving during Eid, from traditional favorites to a few lighter treats that feel perfect for a springtime celebration. If you try any of these recipes, I’d love to hear which one becomes a favorite in your home.

Eid Mubarak!