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    10+ Pakistani Desserts (with Recipes)

    Published: Oct 30, 2020 · Modified: Dec 22, 2022 by Hinz

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    Pakistani desserts - Yes, you can't skip them! I promise once you have it, you will have it again and again. In fact, Pakistani cuisine seems incomplete without kheer, rasmalai, shahi tukray, and sheer khurma. All these desserts are filled with a richness of creamy and sweet flavors that makes them distinguished from other desserts.

    In Pakistani desserts, you will get a variety of options to try. Every occasion and festival marked a special dessert that reminds the uniqueness of that day. Like, when it comes to Eid then Sheer khurma comes to mind. To share the good news, gulab jamun and peda comes up. A family get-together is incomplete without kheer or shahi tukda. Halwa is associated with religious events or in the same there is a long list that takes us to the sweetness of food in form of desserts.

    Pakistani Desserts
    Pakistani Desserts
    Jump to:
    • Pakistan Desserts For Your Next Dawat
    • 1) Phirni
    • 2) Sheer Khurma
    • 3) Sweet Toast (Meethay Toast)
    • 4) Meethi Seviyan
    • 5) Rasmalai
    • 6) Gajar ka Halwa (Carrot Halwa)
    • 7) Nankhatai
    • 8) Suji Ka Halwa (Katli)
    • 9) Caramel Custard Pudding
    • 10) Doodh Ka Sharbat
    • 11) Meethi Tikiyan
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    In this post, I am going to introduce some mouthwatering Pakistani dessert recipes that will help you to make at home step by step. Recipes are with videos so it will be easy for you guys to follow the quick steps.

    Pakistan Desserts For Your Next Dawat

    Here I round up the most popular Pakistani dessert recipes that people love to have on dawat, parties, family get together, weddings and festivals.

    1) Phirni

    Phirni is another version of kheer that looks thicker and creamier than kheer. Here I prepared Pakistani style phirni with soaked and finely ground rice and milk. Topped with pistachios and saffron makes it super delicious and tempting. A chilled bowl of creamy phirni in mitti ki thali can transform your mood and rejuvenate your soul.

    Phirni Recipe (Firni) - Best Dessert For Ramadan and Eid
    This timeless phirni recipe is prepared in the same manner as my grandparents did, evoking a sense of warmth and nostalgia. It holds a significant place at every festive gathering, often celebrated as the best dessert for Ramadan, Eid, family reunions and a fantastic option for potluck gatherings. Bursting with the rich and creamy texture of coarsely ground rice, saffron milk, sugar, khoya, and infused with the delightful aroma of cardamom and rose water, it is finished off with a sprinkle of roasted nuts.
    Check out this recipe
    phirni recipe
    phirni recipe
    phirni recipe

    2) Sheer Khurma

    Most popular Eid Special 'Sweet Dish' of Pakistan

    In Pakistan desserts, Sheer khurma has a special placement as it's a signature dessert of Eid. It's a combination of vermicelli (sevai), milk, and nuts. Extremely healthy and nutritious sweet recipe. If you are craving tasty and yummy sheer khurma then try this recipe for your family and friends. Eid brings festivity not only with religious obligation but also connects people with love and affection. Sheer khurma is the symbolic eid dessert that every Muslim house serve to their guest.

    Here I am sharing a simple, easy, and quick sheer khurma recipe that you can easily prepare in your home kitchen.

    Sheer Khurma Recipe
    Traditional eid special sheer khurma recipe made with seviyan (vermicelli). Famous eid dessert recipe. Looking how to make sheer khurma (watch video)!
    Check out this recipe
    sheer khurma recipe
    sheer khurma
    sheer khurma

    3) Sweet Toast (Meethay Toast)

    It's a form of toast that every country makes but in a different style. Here in Pakistan, we make it by adding the delicacy of our sweet flavors to make it tasty. A small bite of sweet toast will melt in your mouth with the creamy sweetness of toasted bread. You can compare this with shahi tukra but it's not the shahi tukra. It has its own flavor that needs to be experienced. An easy recipe that you can quickly prepare with dinner or good to have for breakfast with coffee. Kids love this type of toast as it's soft and juicy and fully dunked in a milky flavor.

    It's not wrong if I say, it's a hybrid version of shahi tukra, meetha toast, and double ka meetha. Let's make it and see how it turned out...

    Sweet Toast Recipe (Milk Toast)
    Family friendly sweet toast recipe can be prepared within 5 minutes. If you like to have milk toast in breakfast then this recipe is perfect! Toasted bread slices dunked in creamy milk with some additional flavor makes no excuses to finish it.
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    sweet toast recipe - milk toast
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    Sweet Toast

    4) Meethi Seviyan

    If you are in love with vermicelli then this meethi seviyan will make your day. It's one of the best sweet on Pakistani desserts list. Most people call it sookhi seviyan or dry seviyan and some recognize with sevai ka zarda.

    In this recipe, roasted vermicelli are mixed with water/milk and sugar syrup along with the aroma of green cardamom. The addition of roasted dry fruits and burfi makes it super scrumptious and tempting to eat.

    Meethi Seviyan (Sweet Vermicelli Recipe)
    Meethi seviyan or sweet vermicelli is the traditional delicacy of Pakistani and Indian sweet recipes. It's a form of dry sevai prepared without milk. If you are looking for quick and easy options to make sweet dishes for your dinner party, or party then it's the best idea to serve.
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    meethi seviyan - sweet vermicelli recipe
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    meethi-seviyan

    5) Rasmalai

    (Karachi Special Rasmalai Recipe with Milk Powder)

    The most adorable Pakistani dessert is 'Rasmalai' which people love to serve as chilled dessert in dawat, family get-togethers, or parties. If you are looking at how to make soft rasmalai at home then try this recipe or watch step by step recipe video to follow the quick steps. People from Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh love to prepare rasmalai but need an authentic recipe to make halwai style at home.

    It’s a simple and easy rasmalai recipe that anyone can follow even if you are a beginner. It will be soft, chewy, moist, and perfect rasmalai that you can try at home.

    Rasmalai Recipe (With Milk Powder) | Video
    Here is a soft Rasmalai recipe with milk powder that anybody can make with perfection. Quick and easy Indian dessert that you can prepare within 20 minutes. Creamy and milky Rasmalai balls cooked with thickened cardamom milk make a perfect flavor for party events.
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    Rasmalai recipe (with milk powder)
    Rasmalai recipe (with milk powder)

    6) Gajar ka Halwa (Carrot Halwa)

    Gajar ka Halwa, the winter dessert of Pakistan. You will not find any confectionery place without the presence of soul-warming gajar halwa. It can be served hot and cold but the majority of people like to have warm gajar halwa with the topping of dry fruits and khoya. It's a perfect sweet recipe prepared with crushed carrots and then cooked in milk and sugar. Extremely delicious and the perfect way to have carrots during the winter season. To be very honest, I am the one who loves winter just because of gajar halwa to eat in a cozy room with family.

    Gajar Ka Halwa Recipe (Carrot Halwa)
    Rich, creamy, and authentic gajar ka halwa recipe popular as carrot halwa is the most comforting and satisfying winter dessert from India and Pakistan. Prepared with 5 ingredients and best to make with khoya and milk.
    Check out this recipe
    gajar ka halwa in black skillet on white background.
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    Gajar Ka Halwa

    7) Nankhatai

    Nankhatai

    NanKhatai Recipe (Indian/Pakistani Cookies)
    Making crispy Nankhatai Recipe with 4 ingredients. Famous Indian and Pakistani cookies for teatime. If you are looking how to bake cookies without oven then try this desi-style nan khatai on the stovetop.
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    nankhatai cookies
    nankhatai cookies

    8) Suji Ka Halwa (Katli)

    In Pakistan, people love to make a variety of halwa but suji ka halwa is the best. You can find it with halwa puri or at home on special occasions. Here I am sharing suji halwa with katli that you can keep on your kitchen counter for 2 weeks. It's a dry halwa that you can also pack in your kid's lunch box.

    Semolina is locally called suji/sooji, and people use it to make different styles of recipes. Suji halwa is quite common, prepared with roasted suji, milk, and ghee with the topping of dry fruits.

    Pakistani Suji Ka Tukri Halwa
    Making Pakistani Suji ka Tukri halwa which is a dry form of halwa prepared without milk. Simply a 5-minute recipe cooked with roasted semolina, ghee, and sugar. The addition of desiccated coconut and pistachios makes a perfect KATLI bite.
    Check out this recipe
    Pakistani Suji Ka Tukri Halwa (Katli)
    suji ka halwa katli
    suji ka halwa katli

    9) Caramel Custard Pudding

    Custard trifle or custard pudding is a famous dessert recipe in Pakistan. If you are curious to make something delicious with custard then try this recipe. Also recommended for people seeking how to make caramel custard without egg and oven.

    Caramel Custard (Pudding or Caramel Flan with Custard Powder)
    This Caramel Custard — also known as Caramel Pudding or Caramel Flan — is a smooth, creamy, and melt-in-your-mouth dessert made with milk, sugar, and custard powder. The glossy caramel topping over the velvety custard base creates a classic treat that’s loved in every Pakistani and Indian home.
    It’s simple, eggless, and made with pantry-friendly ingredients, yet looks and tastes like a restaurant-style dessert. Perfect for celebrations, family dinners, or a sweet surprise for guests.
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    Caramel Custard Pudding

    10) Doodh Ka Sharbat

    It's a special sharbat that you get from halwai shop in different locations of Pakistan. In old Karachi, burns road was famous to have doodh ki bottle. It's a rabri style sharbat. Here I made it easy to make milk sharbat in a blender that you can quickly make at home. Extremely delicious to have. If your kids are picky about milk then give them and they will have it happily and even will ask for more.

    Rooh Afza Milkshake Recipe (Doodh Ka Sharbat)
    Rooh Afza milk sharbat is the oldest and most traditional milkshake famous as 'doodh ka sharbat'. It's a refreshing summer drink to quench the thirst with flavor of rose. In Pakistan and India, people love to make it on special occasions like Ramadan, Eid, and festivals.
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    Milk Sharbat Recipe - Roohafza Milk Sharbat - Doodh Ka Sharbat
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    11) Meethi Tikiyan

    Here is the famous meethi tikiyan that you can make ahead of time or few days before if you are planning for family get together. Quick and easy recipe to make at home.

    Meethi Tikiyan Recipe - Crispy Pakistani Sweet Snack
    This Pakistani Meethi Tikiyan recipe is a traditional sweet snack made with flour, semolina, and sugar, deep-fried until golden and crisp. Known for its irresistible crunchy texture and delightful cardamom aroma, these sweet tikki cookies are a must during Eid, festive seasons, and winter tea time. Follow this easy step-by-step recipe with video to make perfect crispy tikiyan at home — just like the ones made by our mothers and grandmothers.
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    Meethi Tikiyan

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