Eid desserts

Enjoy these traditional Indian cardamom biscuits with a mug of steamy masala chai. Nankhatai are notable for their crumbly texture and butter-rich flavour

Make this indulgent slow-cooked Indian rice pudding with our easy kheer recipe. Studded with dried fruit, it has a sweetly spiced floral flavour and a lovely creaminess

Bake this rich date and walnut loaf at the weekend to enjoy during the week. You can freeze it for another day to serve to last-minute guests, too

Make this lovely Indian dessert with chapatti flour, cashews and walnuts. Decorate them with a little edible gold leaf to make them extra special, if you like

Our version of syrup-soaked baklava is gently spiced with cinnamon and cardamom, and has a blend of pecans, pistachios and walnuts

Try this drink-dessert fusion, topped with ice cream and made with falooda, a bright pink rose syrup. You could also use any rose syrup plus pink food colouring

Try a twist on baklava by turning the classic nutty filo pastry dessert into a cake. It makes a spectacular centrepiece that's perfect for a celebration

Make these barfi, spiced with saffron and cardamom, and dipped in rich dark chocolate. Decadent and delicious, they‘re often served at Indian celebrations.

Try something different with Sarah Cook's Pistachio & milk chocolate squares - you won't be able to stop at just one piece!

Try a Middle Eastern twist on the British classic Eton Mess, served with fresh mint tea

Choosing pink-fleshed plums will give you the most stunning colour in this winning prepare-ahead dessert for friends

With all the flavours of Turkish delight, these fragrant Middle Eastern-style puddings make a light finish to an entertaining menu

It's difficult not to demolish this classic lemon drizzle in just one sitting, so why not make two at once?

Reader Jessica Creed shares her showy, no-fail chocolate dessert - it's perfect for entertaining

A super easy brownie recipe for a squidgy chocolate bake. Watch our foolproof recipe video to help you get a perfect traybake every time.

Add some citrussy zing to your baking with this gluten and dairy-free orange olive oil cake, topped with a rosemary and cardamom drizzle. It's super fragrant and delicious

Combine meringue, cream, tahini, bananas and salted caramel to make this quick dessert that's a twist on Eton mess. It's the perfect no-cook pudding for summer

Make these coconut cookies for the perfect pick-me-up. They're coated in luxurious dark chocolate and toasted coconut sprinkles

Delicious puds, ideal for a post-curry treat and perfect for entertaining as they can be made ahead

Make this traditional Indian dessert using homemade cottage cheese rolled into balls, then soaked in rose-scented syrup – the result is sweet, spongy and light

Make one of India’s most cherished festival desserts, gulab jamun. These fried dumplings are scented with cardamom and steeped in rose and saffron syrup

Reader Janine Watkins shares her recipe for a light and nutty celebration sandwich sponge with floral notes and bursting berries

This retro pineapple upside-down cake makes a fun centrepiece for afternoon tea and brings back many childhood memories

With just three ingredients, these simple peanut butter cookies will delight kids and grown-ups alike – and they're gluten-free, too