By Aditi Saraswat
March 11, 2026
Eid celebrations are incomplete without having a spread of classic sweets. From rich milk desserts to the festive favourites, these classic treats add warmth and celebration to the festive table.
Sheer khurma is traditionally prepared on the morning of Eid, which represents warmth, generosity, and festivity. It is a vermicelli pudding cooked with milk, chopped dates, nuts, and a hint of saffron.
An Eid staple, this comforting dessert is very simple yet feels festive in every bite. Thin vermicelli is simmered in milk with sugar, cardamom, and dry fruits, making a dessert that feels rich in every bite.
Fried bread pieces are soaked in sugar syrup, then topped with a layer of thick rabri and chopped nuts. This Mughlai dessert is decadent, creamy, and perfect for festive gatherings.
It is a creamy rice pudding that is flavoured with cardamom and saffron. Phirni is served chilled in small bowls and is loved for its smooth texture and mild flavour.
Layers of crisp pastry are filled with nuts and soaked in the honey syrup. Though it is of Middle Eastern origin, baklava is commonly enjoyed in many Eid dessert spreads.
This is a richer version of the seviyan that is cooked slowly with milk, sugar, chopped nuts, and khoya. Its thick consistency and aromatic flavour make it a loved Eid dessert.