List of Pakistani sweets and desserts

== List of Pakistani sweets and desserts ==

Pakistani cuisine is known for its rich and diverse flavors, and its sweets and desserts are no exception. The following is a list of popular sweets and desserts from Pakistan:

Barfi

Barfi is a dense, milk-based sweet confectionery. It is often flavored with fruits or nuts and is a popular treat during festivals and celebrations.

Gulab Jamun

Gulab Jamun is a classic dessert made from milk solids, which are kneaded into a dough, fried, and then soaked in a sugary syrup flavored with cardamom and rose water.

Jalebi

Jalebi is a sweet, spiral-shaped snack made from deep-fried batter, which is then soaked in sugar syrup. It is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.

Kheer

Kheer is a traditional rice pudding made by boiling rice with milk and sugar, and flavored with cardamom, raisins, saffron, and nuts.

Kulfi

Kulfi is a popular frozen dairy dessert that is similar to ice cream but denser and creamier. It is often flavored with cardamom, saffron, or pistachio.

Laddu

Laddu is a ball-shaped sweet made from flour, ghee, and sugar, often flavored with cardamom and garnished with nuts or dried fruits.

Ras Malai

Ras Malai consists of soft paneer (cheese) balls soaked in sweetened, thickened milk flavored with cardamom and garnished with nuts.

Sheer Khurma

Sheer Khurma is a vermicelli pudding made with milk, dates, and nuts, traditionally prepared during the festival of Eid.

Soan Papdi

Soan Papdi is a flaky, square-shaped sweet made from gram flour, sugar, ghee, and cardamom, with a texture that melts in the mouth.

Sohan Halwa

Sohan Halwa is a traditional sweet made from wheat flour, sugar, ghee, and milk, often flavored with cardamom and garnished with nuts.

Zarda

Zarda is a sweet rice dish made with saffron, sugar, and aromatic spices, often garnished with nuts and dried fruits.

See also

• Pakistani cuisine
• List of Indian sweets and desserts
• List of desserts