Easy Ramadan Dessert Recipes for Iftar that you have to Try

The blessed month of Ramadan is upon us and only a couple days away! It is a great time to get together with friends and family and eat baklava, knafeh oh and pudding and all other types of desserts that are so so delicious! You have to try these ramadan dessert recipes for Iftar that you and your family can enjoy.

I don’t know about you but I need to have some kind of  dessert after Iftar to end the night. I especially love taking the time to cook unique, ethnic desserts that I never tried before and have never made before. I have made the sweetest list of dessert recipes for Iftar to satisfy any and all sweet tooth or salty tooth craving you might have.

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#1. Knafeh(Kunafa)

Knafeh is such a tasty dessert that can be made at home. Well tasty is an understatement. You will just have to try it for yourself. This recipe from Amira’s Pantry is super easy to follow and comes out so delicious.

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Knafeh garnished with crushed pistachios on a black metal platter..
photo credit:https://amiraspantry.com/knafeh/

#2. Maamoul

These cookies from Curious Cuisinière are simply the best. Make these date filled cookies then a make a hot cup of tea, and you have got yourself quite the dessert.

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#3. Rose Water Pudding (Mahalabia)

Rice pudding after Iftar? Yes please! Rice pudding is just one of those classic desserts made for post Iftar.

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Rose Water Pudding (Mahalabia)
photo credit: https://www.simplyleb.com/recipe/rose-water-pudding/

#4. Ashta

Another classic middle eastern recipe is Ashta. It is a cream based dessert that taste oh so heavenly.

Get the Recipe from Alpha Foodie Here

Homemade ashta in a bowl
photo credit:https://www.alphafoodie.com/easy-kashta/

#5. Baklava

For those nights when you have extra time and maybe family coming over try making this Baklava recipe that will satisfy everyones palate!

Get the Recipe from The Mediterranean  Dish Here

Two pieces of Greek baklava with pistachio pieces sprinkled on top
photo credit : https://www.themediterraneandish.com/how-to-make-baklava/

#6. Easy Mini Cheesecake

These cheesecakes are so creamy and satisfying and are so easy to make!

Try the Recipe from El Mundo Eats here

#7. Sticky Toffee Date Cake

You will want to bask in this cake once you try it. It has such a unique flavor that includes dates!

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#8. Peanut butter Stuffed Dates

I am obssesed with dates! Not only are they delicious but they are also healthy! These peanut butter stuffed dates are a healthy dessert without feeling any guilt.

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Medjool dates stuffed with peanut butter
photo credit: https://www.healthylittlefoodies.com/peanut-butter-stuffed-dates/

#9. Vanilla Date Ice Cream

This Ice cream is actually much better than store bought ice-cream! You have to try it

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Vanilla Date Ice Cream (No Sugar Added) | Proportional Plate
photo credit: https://www.proportionalplate.com/vanilla-date-ice-cream/

#10. Chocolate Muffins

Craving something moist and sweet and full of chocolate. Look no further. These muffins from Once Upon a Chef are so decadent and flavorful.

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photo credit: https://www.onceuponachef.com/recipes/chocoholic-muffins.html

#11. Homemade Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

These peanut butter cups were so fun to make and they turned out so good. I prefer these over store bought!

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Homemade Reese's peanut butter cups stacked on top of one another. One with the bite taken out of it.
photo credit: https://therecipecritic.com/homemade-reeses-peanut-butter-cups/

#12. Revani (Ravani) cake recipe

To be honest I am not a huge cake gal but I loved this cake. Here is another dessert recipe from Amira Pantry that is delectable.

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A piece of Revani cake on a white plate placed on a black tabletop.
photo credit: https://amiraspantry.com/egyptian-rawani-cake/

#13. Qatayef (Katayef) Recipe

And another Amira’s Pantry recipe that will blow your taste buds away

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A white dish with assorted folded pancakes with nutes
photo credit: https://amiraspantry.com/qatayef/

#14. Moroccan Orange Cake

This cake is so unique in flavor and so simple to make for a perfect Iftar dessert

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a slice of moroccan orange cake on a decorative white plate with the remaining cake in the background
photo credit: https://cookingwithcurls.com/2013/10/19/moroccan-orange-cake-cooking-astrology/

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So now that you have got quite the list of ramadan dessert recipes for Iftar which one or ones are you going to make?

Let me know in the comments below and feel free to share!

Happy Ramadan!

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