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20 Desserts To Make For Eid

These recipes are a crowd pleaser. They are simple to prepare, delicious and beautiful center pieces at your Eid celebrations. From chocolate to pistachio to saffron there is something for everyone.

Ramadan in UAE is special. Then again it is special world over but the experience I have had here in this country is unlike another. In saying I cannot believe 2 weeks of ramadan is already over and we are half way through the holy month. I do not observe the season but I use every occasion as a reason to celebrate through food. With little over 2 weeks left for Eid I thought it fitting to share some of my favorite desserts that you can make to celebrate the occasion.

Now there are many of you who will say these recipes are not traditional and for Eid or any special festivals/seasons we should have authentic dishes served. I am here to get you to think out of the box. Yes, authentic and traditional recipes are at the heart of all our lives, experiences and palate but there is something even more special to allow yourself to enjoy foods outside your comfort zone and create new memories/experiences. Sometimes, trying new recipes that don’t have any nostalgic significance can create a new bond with your future self. All sounds very deep right? LOL! This is how my brain thinks about food and its connection in our lives.

Some recipes do have a little significance in which they are mashups of traditional ingredients and flavors combined into another form. To remind you of the flavors in some ways but also surprise you with the textures. You can find all the recipe videos on my socials so let’s get to it. Don’t forget to follow along for more fun recipe inspiration.

If you try this recipe out, don’t forget to share it with me on pinterest & instagram so I can see how it turned out. I’d love nothing more than to chat with you on your cooking/baking.

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Baklava Cake

A perfect celebration cake. This is my take on the classic baklava sweet treat. It is filled with nuts, filo pastry and orange blossom water making for the perfect Eid dessert.

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Saffron Crème Caramel Custard

A classic baked custard that is creamy, rich and so delicious. It is made with eggs, milk, double cream and condensed milk. The addition of saffron makes it even more tasty and the perfect dessert for any occasion.

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Chocolate Pistachio Kunafa Cake (VIRAL Fix Chocolate Bar style)

A moist and tender eggless chocolate cake frosted with a smooth pistachio buttercream and toasted, golden and crunchy kunafa pastry. Basically Dubai’s TikTok VIRAL Copycat FIX Chocolate Bar Recipe but turned into a cake.

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Karak Chai Tiramisu

Creamy and rich this eggless tiramisu is for those chai/tea lovers. It is a simple no bake dessert that comes together easily and tastes delicious - not to mention it feeds a crowd very comfortably.

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Chocolate Tahini Halva Brownies

These brownies are sweet, salty, fudgy, crunchy and all delicious. The perfect baking recipe for Eid, with chunks of halva, almonds and tahini swirled through, they make for a chocolate lovers dream this season.

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Pistachio Cardamom Lime Cake with Rose Icing

A tender and fluffy cake spiced with cardamom powder, lime zest and flavored with pistachio powder. It is draped with a pink rose icing that compliments the cake making for a pretty but mainly all delicious recipe.

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Semiya Payasam

This rich pudding is fragrant and perfect for any occasion but fits perfectly for Eid. A few pantry staples is all you need and you’ve got yourself a traditional Indian dessert in no time and minimal effort.

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Almond Orange Cake (Gluten Free)

This cake is so fluffy, filled with orange and the almonds make it so tender and moist. It is a simple recipe to mix together and a very delicious tea cake recipe to bake.

Marble Tea Cake

Fluffy vanilla and chocolate marble cake that is buttery, tender and light. The perfect tea cake recipe that is easy to make and very delicious.

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Halwa Chocolate Cookie Bars

Crunchy, fudgy and gooey these cookie bars are easy to make but stuffed with chocolate and halwa chunks. They are an easy eggless dessert for ramadan or any time of year.

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Date Bundt with Tahini Honey Caramel

The best cake to make this Ramadan, a simple fluffy and delicious date bundt that is filled with cinnamon and walnuts, topped with a velvet smooth honey and tahini caramel sauce.

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Tahini Banana Bread

This banana bread is fluffy, tender and moist. Packed with bananas, tahini and brown butter this bread is more cake and has a crunchy sesame seed crust that not only looks pretty but also tastes delicious! Serve it with my tahini buttercream and sea salt flakes.

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Orange Pistachio Saffron Cake

This floral cake gets it character from the whole orange that goes into making it. The fruit not only adds a rich summer like citrus flavor but also makes for a very airy crumb texture. The addition or pistachios adds a contrasting crunchy texture to the cake. But the best part about this cake has to be the honey saffron syrup that helps keep that orange fresh and the entire cake moist.

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Sticky Toffee Date Pudding

A pudding that is a great center attraction at the dinner table but vey indulgent, saucy and delicious to say the least. Served warm with more toffee sauce and double cream this recipe makes for an easy yummy treat.

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Phyllo Crinkle Cake (VIRAL Filo Crinkle Pie Recipe)

Crispy golden filo pastry edges baked in a rich egg custard, topped with a simple sugar syrup, flavored with rose water and orange blossom. Garnish with pistachio powder and dried rose petals, this dessert is the easiest and tastiest to whip up in no time.

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Masala Chai Basque Cheesecake (Easy Diwali Dessert)

This burnt Basque cheesecake is flavored with strong masala chai. It is the perfect one bowl dessert recipe to bake for diwali. It is easy to make, creamy, rich and delicious.

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Self Saucing Chocolate Pudding

A cross between a pudding, cake, gooey brownie and chocolate custard making it the perfect fit for any chocolate lover looking for an easy yet delicious treat.

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Saffron Milk Cake Recipe

This crowd pleasing fusion Indian inspired dessert is a fluffy cardamom sponge cake drenched in a saffron milk, topped with whipped cream. It is so soft, tender and very delicious. Serve it with more saffron milk and pistachios to make it a delicious treat for any occasion.

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Chocolate Pistachio Kunafa Stuffed Dates (VIRAL Dubai Chocolate Bar Style)

The viral Dubai chocolate bar flavors stuffed into a date. These dates are iso rich and simple to make but a delicious treat to make for your loved ones. A quick and easy treat to make and store in the fridge.

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Chocoflan Recipe

Chocoflan is also known as chocolate flan cake recipe or the impossible chocolate cake with a chocolate cake layer and flan layer that is baked together in the same tin with distinct layers. It is a magic dessert that is very delicious and indulgent.

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