This is a list of Pakistani sweets and desserts. Many different desserts exist in Pakistani cuisine.
Pakistani sweets and desserts
NameImageMain ingredientsDescriptionBal MithaiMilk, sugar ballsA type of barfi, a sweet confectionery from the Indian subcontinent. Plain barfi is made with condensed milk and sugar cooked until it solidifies. The many varieties of barfi include besan barfi (made with gram flour), kaaju barfi (made with cashews), and pista barfi (made with ground pistachios). The name is derived from the Persian word barf which means "snow", since barfi is similar to ice/snow in appearance, this is why it is served cold.FaloodaIce cream, milkA popular summer drink throughout Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and the Middle East. It is often available at restaurants and beach stalls.Karachi HalwaCorn, milkA confection similar to Turkish delight.KalakandMilk, sugarLab-e-Shireen A traditional Pakistani custard-like dessert. It is often served during the month of Ramadan or during the days of Eid. It is served topped with vermicelli, cream, jelly, and fresh and dried fruits.LadduFirni/KheerMilk and rice flour based dessert.Gulab JamanMilk, khoya, saffronIt is a milk-solid sweet or a type of mithai mainly made from milk solids, traditionally khoya. It is also officially declared the national dessert of Pakistan by the Government of Pakistan.SeviyanShahi TukraMilk, sugar, spices, cardamom, saffronSheer KhurmaVermicelli, milk, dates, cashew nuts, cardamom, butterShikanjabeen (Shikanjvi)Sohan HalwaCorn flour, ghee, dry fruitsSohan Papdi/PatisaBesanBarfiSuji ka halwaSemolina, milk, gheeRas malaiCottage cheeseMade of cottage cheese balls (also known as chenna/paneer) soaked in a thickened, sweetened, and flavoured milk.
See also
List of desserts South Asian sweets
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