Iftar, the meal eaten after sunset during the holy month of Ramadan, is when the fast is broken, and it is at this time that traditional Ramadan sweets and desserts play a significant role in Ramadan. After a long day of fasting, it’s typical to break the fast with dates and water, which is followed by a dinner that includes both savory and sweet foods in a range of flavors.
Since they offer an immediate source of energy following a day of fasting, sweets and desserts are widely regarded as key components of the Iftar meal. Also, the end of the fast is celebrated with sweets and desserts, which is thought to foster a sense of community and bring people together. Also, it is a long-standing cultural and historical custom to consume desserts and sweets during Ramadan. Several of these traditional foods have been handed down through the generations as a way to commemorate the community’s customs and traditions and to maintain a connection to the past.
You’ve arrived at the right place if you’re looking for inspiration for traditional Ramadan sweet/dessert dishes. Here, I’ve compiled some dessert recipes for iftar, including both classic Ramadan desserts and more contemporary desserts that are popular today. During the month-long fast, these Ramadan delicacies and sweets are a must-try.
Basbousa:
The Middle Eastern sweet cake known as basbousa is customary in Egypt. Basbousa cake, sometimes referred to as revani or harissa, is fundamentally a semolina cake with syrup-soaked coconut. This dish is a staple of all Arab cuisines as well as many other Middle Eastern cuisines. Each county has its recipe for basbousa, a semolina cake that is sweet, light, and fluffy. This dish would be appropriate for Ramadan or any other occasion.
Pistachio Baklava:
Each bite from this recipe sounds like you’re traveling through a field of autumn leaves thanks to its 30 layers of crisp, crunchy, flaky phyllo. Just melting in your mouth. After baking, you drizzle a fragrant orange blossom syrup over the entire thing. Between the layers of phyllo, there are layers of crisp, nutty pistachios. Just amazing.
Pineapple Dessert:
One of the quickest and easiest recipes you’ll find is for a 5 Minute Pineapple Dessert. Using tinned pineapples, cool whip, and condensed milk, it is a no-bake dessert recipe. What a treat!
4. Vermicelli Kunafa:
The king of Arabic desserts is known as the kunafa recipe. It is the most regal and magnificent dessert, constructed of vermicelli and mozzarella cheese for a crisp and crispy finish. The cheesy filling within the kunafa is made of sugar syrup with rose and orange flower scents.
5. Mafroukeh:
Semolina flour, butter, and sugar syrup are combined to make the dough for mafroukeh. Ashta and toasted nuts are spread over the dough. Mafroukeh comes in a variety of shapes and can be served on a platter.
6. Qatayef:
Throughout Ramadan, qatayef is frequently served. This Arabic-style dough can be made with a variety of fillings, including a walnut-sugar mixture, sweetened Akkawi cheese, or even ashta (a clotted cream with Rose Water). The stuffed Qatayef is then deep-fried and served with a sugar syrup dipping.
7. Stuffed dates:
When you want something thrilling and delectable without putting in a lot of work, stuffed dates are ideal. The variety of flavors is amazing, whether you’re trying to impress your visitors or indulge yourself.
8. Turkish Delight:
Turkish delight is a widely consumed sweet, and for good reason. These tiny gummies are delightfully flowery, sweet, and nutty. They are rather delicate and are typically created with rosewater, orange blossom water, and pistachios. But you can experiment with other tastes.
9. Shahi Kulfa:
Both adults and children enjoy eating this traditional dessert meal. You can make Shahi Kulfa at home using tasty ingredients including milk, sugar, kewra water, khoya, green cardamoms, condensed milk, and cream. Rabri is made before making Shahi Kulfa. Add pistachios and almonds as a garnish to Shahi Kulfa.
10. Bread Gulaab Jamun:
Yummy gulab jamun prepared with milk and bread. White bread slices are formed into little balls after being soaked in milk. This is a simple dessert that is deep-fried and then soaked in sugar syrup until soft and spongy.
11. Tahini Halva:
Honey is heated until it takes on a caramel-like, nougat-like texture. Once it has cooled, you will mix in the tahini and nuts. A delicious sweet that is salty, nutty, and tempting is the end product. The best part about halva is how completely customized it is! Extracts, various nuts, dried fruit, and even chocolate can be added.
12. Salted Caramel Custard:
You want to spread salted caramel, an ooey, gooey pleasure, on everything. It has a bit of salinity, is buttery, sweet, and just delicious! The most luxurious, amber-colored sweet sauce you’ve ever had is the homemade salted caramel sauce.
