4 Iftar Desserts - Recipes By Food Fusion ( Iftar Ideas 2022)

### **4 Iftar Desserts – Recipes by Food Fusion (Iftar Ideas 2022)** 🍽️✨

Here are **4 delicious Iftar desserts** from Food Fusion to delight your taste buds after a long day of fasting. These sweets are perfect for sharing with family and friends and add that sweet touch to your Iftar table.

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### **1. Kheer (Rice Pudding)** 🍚
A comforting and creamy traditional dessert that’s both refreshing and filling!

#### **Ingredients:**
- ½ cup **basmati rice**
- 4 cups **full cream milk**
- 1 cup **sugar**
- 1 tbsp **cardamom powder**
- 2 tbsp **chopped almonds**
- 2 tbsp **chopped pistachios**
- **Saffron strands** (optional)
- **Rose water** (optional)

#### **Instructions:**
1. Rinse the **rice** thoroughly.
2. In a heavy-bottomed pot, bring the **milk** to a boil, then add the rice.
3. Let the rice cook in the milk on low heat until it becomes soft and thickened.
4. Add **sugar, cardamom powder, and rose water**. Stir and cook for another 5-10 minutes.
5. Garnish with **chopped almonds, pistachios,** and a few strands of **saffron**.
6. Serve chilled or warm!

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### **2. Falooda** 🍹
A popular and colorful dessert drink made with rose syrup, vermicelli, basil seeds, and ice cream!

#### **Ingredients:**
- 1 tbsp **basil seeds**
- 2 tbsp **vermicelli**
- 3 tbsp **rose syrup**
- 2 cups **milk**
- 1 cup **vanilla ice cream**
- **Crushed ice**
- **Chopped fruits** (optional for garnish)

#### **Instructions:**
1. Soak the **basil seeds** in water for about 10-15 minutes until they swell.
2. Cook the **vermicelli** according to package instructions, then let it cool.
3. In a glass, layer the **vermicelli, basil seeds, rose syrup,** and **milk**.
4. Add **crushed ice** and top with a scoop of **vanilla ice cream**.
5. Garnish with **chopped fruits** or additional rose syrup.
6. Serve chilled with a straw and spoon!

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### **3. Sheer Khurma** 🍶
A rich, creamy dessert made with milk, dates, and vermicelli, traditionally served during Eid but also perfect for Iftar.

#### **Ingredients:**
- ½ cup **vermicelli**
- 1 cup **full cream milk**
- 1 cup **water**
- 6-7 **dates** (chopped)
- ¼ cup **sugar**
- 1 tbsp **ghee**
- 2 tbsp **chopped almonds**
- 2 tbsp **chopped pistachios**
- 1 tsp **cardamom powder**
- **Rose water** (optional)

#### **Instructions:**
1. In a pan, **roast the vermicelli** in **ghee** until golden brown.
2. Add **water** and bring to a boil, then add the **milk** and cook until the vermicelli is soft.
3. Add **chopped dates, sugar, cardamom powder,** and **rose water**. Cook for another 5 minutes.
4. Garnish with **chopped almonds, pistachios**, and serve warm or chilled!

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### **4. Kunafa (Knafeh)** 🍯
A crunchy, cheesy, and syrupy dessert that’s crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside!

#### **Ingredients:**
- 2 cups **kataifi dough** (shredded phyllo dough)
- 1 cup **unsalted mozzarella cheese**
- ½ cup **ghee**
- 1 cup **sugar**
- 1 cup **water**
- 1 tbsp **rose water**
- 1 tbsp **lemon juice**

#### **Instructions:**
1. Preheat the oven to **180°C (350°F)**.
2. Brush a baking dish with **ghee** and layer the **kataifi dough** at the bottom.
3. Spread a thin layer of **mozzarella cheese** on top.
4. Cover with more **kataifi dough**, press gently, and bake for 30 minutes until golden brown.
5. While baking, make the **syrup** by boiling **sugar and water** for 10 minutes. Add **rose water** and **lemon juice**.
6. Once the kunafa is baked, pour the **syrup** over it while it’s hot.
7. Let it soak for 10-15 minutes before serving!

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### **Pro Tip:**
- To make your **Sheer Khurma** extra rich, add **condensed milk**.
- You can **layer fruits** in your **Falooda** for a fresh touch!

Which one of these desserts are you most excited to try for your next Iftar? 😊