Eid is a time of joy, family gatherings and, of course, delicious sweets! This festive event is a combination of traditional treats from the Middle East, South Asia and North Africa, with a modern cocktail for a unique twist.
Whether you love classic family recipes or new creative ideas, these sweets are perfect for making any special occasion even more memorable.

Maamoul – Date or Nut-Filled Cookies 🌰🌿

A staple in many Arab households, maamoul are buttery shortbread cookies filled with dates, pistachios, or walnuts. They pair perfectly with coffee or tea and are a favorite for gifting.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Maamoul cookies with pistachio, walnuts, and dates Recipe by Tripolitan Cuisine
Maamoul Cookies is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert renowned for its finesse, amazing taste & fresh ingredients. With its roots in the Ottoman Empire, it quickly became a favorite in Arabic countries as well as modern Turkey, Greece and Lebanon.🇱🇧
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Pistachio choco Maamoul Recipe by Divya Konduri
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Sheer Khurma – Creamy Vermicelli Dessert 🥛🌸

This rich and comforting dessert is a must for Eid breakfasts in South Asian homes. Made with vermicelli, milk, dates, and nuts, sheer khurma is both traditional and heartwarming.

Eid Special Sheer Khurma Recipe Recipe by Shaheen Syed
#goldenapron #EidKiMeethas eid special sheer khurma | eid celebration | eid mubarak
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Kashmiri Sheer Khurma/ kashmiri sevaiyan Recipe by Vaishali Suhas
Sheer Khurma , the sweet of Kashmiri cuisine is made with sevai, dry fruits and nuts and cooked in milk till thick! It’s texture and taste are beutiful and mouthwatering! #KR #Sheerkhurma #kashmiri #sevaiyan#vermicelli #kheer #nuts #dryfruits #almonds #cashews #dates #dessert #cookpadindia #eid #ram…
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‌Baklava – Layered Pastry with Honey & Nuts 🍯🥜

A classic across Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cultures, baklava’s crispy layers of phyllo dough, soaked in honey and filled with nuts, make it a decadent Eid favorite. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

Indian Baklava Recipe by Rishika Krishna
Baklava is my favorite dessert and I wanted to combine this treat with the warmth of Indian spices. The process requires some patience but the labor is well worth it 😋 Recipe from myrecipes.com
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Baklawa sweets Recipe by Cook Lebanese
A sweet treat consisting of many thin layers of phyllo dough that are filled with ground walnuts and soaked in sugar syrup. Guaranteed pleasure!
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‌Knafeh – Crispy, Creamy Cheese Pastry 🧀✨

This indulgent dessert features crispy shredded phyllo, gooey cheese or cream filling, and a drizzle of rosewater syrup. It's best served warm and is a showstopper at Eid tables.

Mini Kunafe / Knafeh Recipe by Jibita Khanna
#toc4 #cookpadindia One of the popular Middle Eastern Dessert !Made with Spun Pastry dough ( Strands called Kataifi. It’s sold as Shredded Thin Dough also. If you are in India, you get a soft kind of Seviyan with little fat on it spun like a bird’s nest sitting on the big Seviyan Basket in the local…
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Kunafa/kunafa/knafeh/ knafeh Recipe by Yum Cyclopedia
Kunafa/konafa/kanafeh/ knafeh Kunafa is a Middle-Eastern/ Mediterranean crunchy, buttery dessert made from shredded, vermicelli-like phyllo dough that crisps up into this beautifully golden dessert when baked. It is enclosed with a surprise creamy soft cream cheese filling. Drizzled with fragrant si…
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Lokum (Turkish Delight) – Soft, Chewy Candy 🍬🌹

These fragrant, chewy sweets come in flavors like rose, lemon, and pistachio, often dusted with powdered sugar. They make an elegant addition to Eid gift boxes.

Turkish delight Recipe by Anjumara Rathod
#goldenapron Traditional recepie from turki but very famous in middle yeast very delicious and delicately chewy.
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Orange Turkish Delight Recipe by Sonia Kriplani,,,
#rainbowweek1 #orange This dish is very easy to make ,no artificial colours, no non veg gelatin
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Gulab Jamun – Soft Fried Milk Balls in Syrup 🍯🍩

Soft, syrup-soaked and utterly irresistible, gulab jamun is a South Asian classic. These sweet dumplings are best served warm and are a crowd favorite for Eid gatherings.

Gulab jamun Recipe by Sadaf Jabeen
Gulab Jamun is a popular North Indian sweet which is relished by everyone.These are prepared for every party,special occasions and festivals. These sumptuous gulab jamuns are traditionally prepared by khoya and paneer.so today I am making these gulab jamuns from khoya and paneer to get the authentic…
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Gulab jamun cheese cake Recipe by Nafeesa Mustafa
Great recipe for Gulab jamun cheese cake.
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Pistachio & Saffron Rice Pudding (Sholeh Zard) 🌾🌿

This Persian-style rice pudding is flavored with saffron, rose water, and cardamom, making it a fragrant and elegant treat for the Eid table.

Apple Phirni Recipe by Swati Keshri 👩‍🍳
#KD #cookpadindia Phirni is one of the most popular desserts . It is an indulgent slow-cooked Indian sweet pudding made with milk, rice, and sugar and flavoured with saffron or cardamom powder, or rose water. Adding nuts like almonds or pistachios makes it more rich and flavorful. To give it a fruit…
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Custard Flavoured Roasted Ground Rice Phirni Recipe by Sanuber Ashrafi
#GoldenApron23 #Week10 #post1 #Groundrice Phirni is a sweet pudding popular in North India, usually made by boiling milk, sugar and grounded rice. Phirni has a lovely aroma from the basmati rice and ot aromatic ingredients like saffron, rose water or cardamom powder.
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Modern Twists on Eid Sweets 🎉🍫

Chocolate-Dipped Dates – A simple, elegant treat with nuts or peanut butter filling.

Chocolate Dipped Dates Recipe by DrSwati Verma
#christmas2021
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Mango Cheesecake Cups – A fusion of tropical flavors with a creamy twist.

Mango cheese cake cups Recipe by Tina matta
#goldenapron #post12 #Thursday #23/5/19
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Rose & Pistachio Cupcakes – A fun, modern way to enjoy traditional Eid flavors.

Eggless Gulkand Cupcakes Recipe by Bethica Das
#dussehra - Let me share a simple and an easy eggless cupcake recipe where I have flavoured it with some gulkand. It takes very little time to bake these yummy beauties. So do give it a try and enjoy this festival season with your loved ones.
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Whether you love classic sweets passed down through generations or enjoy trying new flavor combinations, festive occasions are always a great time to indulge in something delicious. These desserts bring warmth and joy to any gathering, making them perfect for sharing with family and friends.

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