Whether it's the gentle spoonful of kheer shared at dawn prayers, the honey-drenched layers of baklava passed between neighbours, or the delicate crêpes savoured during afternoon gatherings, sweetness isn't just the finale to an Eid meal – it's the very essence of the celebration itself.

In homes around the world, the weeks leading up to Eid are filled with the same ritual: the careful preparation of sweets that will mark this joyous occasion. But these aren't just desserts – they're expressions of gratitude and bridges that connect us to generations who celebrated before us.

Here are our top five recipes for breaking your fast.

1. Kheer

Created by Zorah Booley-Samaai, this version honours tradition while adding modern touches that make it absolutely irresistible.

Kheer recipe

2. Creamy muhalabiya with mango sauce

The addition of mango sauce transforms this classic into something contemporary while maintaining its traditional soul. The tropical sweetness of mango beautifully complements the delicate rose-scented pudding base.

Creamy muhalabiya with mango sauce recipe

3. Quick-and-easy air-fryer baklava

Instead of traditional layered phyllo, this version uses samoosa pastry rolled into hollow tubes, creating crispy vessels that beautifully soak up the honey-lemon syrup. Each bite delivers that signature baklava experience: a buttery crunch followed by sweet, aromatic syrup.

Quick and easy air-fryer baklava recipe

4. Coconut-stuffed crêpes

While crêpes might seem unexpected on an Eid table, they represent how modern Muslim families celebrate, honouring the tradition of sweetness while embracing culinary techniques from around the world.

Coconut-stuffed crêpes recipe

5. Rose-and-pistachio éclairs

The rose-water adds subtle floral sweetness that perfectly complements the nutty pistachios, wrapped in classic airy choux pastry with a silky white chocolate topping. There's an amazing combination of textures: the crisp pastry shell, smooth cream filling, and those satisfying pistachio pieces that make each bite feel special.

Rose-and-pistachio eclairs recipe

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