Traditional Eid Desserts to Try This Year – 10 Easy Recipes (Including Low-Sugar Options)

Eid is a time of joy, reflection, and delicious food shared with loved ones. Whether you’re celebrating Eid al-Fitr or Eid al-Adha, no feast is complete without a table full of traditional Eid desserts. From rich and flaky Baklava to creamy Kheer, this guide brings you 10 easy Eid recipes – including some low-sugar options for a healthier celebration.

This iconic pastry made with layers of phyllo dough, chopped nuts, and honey syrup is a must-have during Eid in many homes. It’s rich, crunchy, and sweet – everything a celebratory dessert should be.

Quick Tip: Use pre-made phyllo sheets to save time, and try a mix of pistachios and walnuts for extra flavor.

A luxurious vermicelli pudding made with milk, dates, nuts, and saffron, Sheer Khurma is often served right after morning prayers. It’s comforting, flavorful, and incredibly festive.

Low-Sugar Version: Use dates or stevia instead of sugar and reduce the condensed milk for a lighter version.

Simple, nostalgic, and soul-satisfying. Kheer is made with rice, milk, sugar, cardamom, and garnished with almonds and pistachios.

Tip for Busy Cooks: Use basmati rice and a pressure cooker to make it faster without compromising on taste.

These buttery cookies filled with dates or nuts are especially popular in the Middle East. The best part? They store well, making them perfect for gifting too.

Low-Sugar Idea: Opt for unsweetened date paste or fill with crushed nuts and honey.

Rasmalai is a luxurious dessert from the Indian subcontinent made from soft cheese patties soaked in saffron-flavored milk. It’s elegant, delicious, and perfect for impressing guests.

Shortcut Recipe: Use store-bought rasgullas and soak them in sweetened saffron milk.

For something different, try Turkish Delight (Lokum). These chewy, rose-scented candies are perfect for nibbling between meals and are beautiful on a dessert platter.

Flavor Tip: Add crushed pistachios or coconut for a twist.

Quick and budget-friendly, Seviyan is often made in South Asian homes during Eid. It’s lighter than Kheer and can be whipped up in 20 minutes.

Healthy Version: Use low-fat milk and go easy on sugar.

These soft, bite-sized delights only need coconut, condensed milk, and cardamom. Great for involving kids in the kitchen too!

Bonus: Add a drop of rose water or saffron to elevate the flavor.

If you want something refreshing and guilt-free, this fruit chaat is ideal. Toss seasonal fruits with honey, lime juice, and a pinch of chaat masala.

Low-Sugar Option: Use naturally sweet fruits like mango, banana, and pomegranate.

Quick, no-cook, and healthy – dates are a Sunnah food and a great natural dessert. Just slice, stuff with nuts, and optionally dip in dark chocolate.

Great for: Iftar or serving with Arabic coffee.

Final Tips for a Sweet & Stress-Free Eid:

Whether you prefer traditional Eid sweets like Sheer Khurma and Kheer or want to explore easy, low-sugar alternatives, this Eid dessert list has something for every palate. Make your Eid celebration memorable with these sweet treats – your guests (and your taste buds) will thank you!