As Ramadan is almost coming to an end, there’s still time to indulge in sweet celebration before the crescent moon ushers in Eid. From rich, syrupy classics to modern fusion delights, these desserts are more than just treats – they’re the perfect way to end your fast on a high sugar note! So, before the suhoor alarms stop ringing and the iftar tables transform for Eid feasts, take a moment to savor these must-try sweet creations. After all, what’s Ramadan without a little extra sweetness!
The OG Fruit Chaat
Sweet, tangy, and refreshingly light – fruit chaat is the MVP of iftar – finely chopped fruits – from apple to grapes, bananas to pears – with the Chaat masala sprinkled and mixed well. Because no matter how grand the feast is, there’s always room for a bowl of zesty goodness!
Fruit Cake Delight
A well settled fusion of fruits, cake, custard, and jelly (optional) to savor before digging into the snacks. A layer of butter flavored cakes, a thick layer of custard spread on the cake, decorated with fruits on top – apple, banana, grapes, strawberries – and jelly cubes for a delectable taste.
How do I make Custard?
- Pour 1.5 liters of milk in the utensil
- Add custard powder to the milk
- Keep mixing in simmer gas
- After it is boiled, transfer the custard in a container and keep it for cooling until the custard is thick
How to make Jelly?
- Pour water in the utensil
- Add jelly powder to the water
- After it is boiling hot, transfer the jelly in a container and leave it for cooling until the jelly is thick and shaky!
Though jelly is an optional ingredient, it adds life to the dessert!
Caramel Pudding
Caramel pudding is the sweet hug you deserve after a long day of fasting! From drizzling over desserts to savoring in a bite, it melts stress faster than it melts in your mouth. Because after iftar, life should be just as smooth and sweet as caramel!
How to make Caramel Pudding?
- Pour milk in the utensil
- Add 2 packets of caramel powder (if more than 3 people)
- Let it boil well
- Add 1 tsp of crème caramel in the serving bowl, let it stick and then add the custard
- Leave it for cooling and you are ready to serve!
Ice Cream Fruit Salad
Feasting on the usual fruit salad with a small twist. After finely chopping your fruits – like apples, bananas, grapes, pomegranate, mango – take an ice cream that you like the most and add few scoops of ice cream in the bowl of fruits.
Kheer
Creamy, comforting, and kissed with cardamom—kheer is the dessert that feels like a warm hug after a long fast!
- Pour 1 liter of milk into a utensil
- Add around 12 to 14 tbsp sugar
- Then add half-a-cup minced rice into the batter and mix it well
- Leave the kheer to cook for 15-20 minutes in high flame
- Then simmer the gas, cover the utensil with a lid, and let it cook for an hour
- Add cardamom and saffron on the top
Agar-Agar or China Grass Pudding
China grass is the guilt-free dessert your iftar table needs! It’s like a sweet little cloud that melts in your mouth, keeping things tasty yet easy on the tummy. Because after a long fast, you deserve a treat that’s as smooth as your post-iftar vibes!
- Pour milk in a utensil and add Agar China Grass (cut into medium size)
- Leave it on high flames until China Grass dissolves in the milk
- Shift it from the utensil to a container and leave it for cooling
- After you notice thickness in Agar-Agar – you can serve it with toppings of finely chopped almonds, cashew nuts, saffron, and cardamom.
As Ramadan’s final days slip away, there’s still time to indulge in one last round of sweetness! Whether it’s the creamy comfort of kheer, the golden drizzle of caramel, or the refreshing jiggle of China grass, every bite is a celebration. So go on, treat yourself—because the best way to end a fast is with a dessert that’s just as unforgettable as the month itself!
(Contributed by Wajeeha Syed)