Madeleines arranged like a marigold flower, with glasses of tea on a marble table

Desserts

Best Eid Dessert Recipe Collection

From decadent chocolate cakes to simple fridge tarts, this collection has it all.

Orange and honey madeleines arranged in a gold bowl A madeleine dipped in pistachio beside a glass of tea

It is so wonderful to see the diverse desserts which grace people's dessert tables over Eid. In doing research for creating an Eid series, I have learnt that many of the desserts we all enjoy as South Africans feature on families' Eid spreads as well.

I have seen more and more people saving my favourite pineapple fridge tart over the last few weeks, I assume in preparation for Eid. I thought it would be wonderful to help you all along with collating some of my best desserts for you all.

Pineapple Fridge Tart

Fresh and fruity, make-ahead and with no oven time, its tropical flavours make for a lighter end to a wonderfully indulgent feast.

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Peppermint Crisp Tart

I have refined this over the years to answer the single biggest critique, that it can feel too sweet. Come rain or shine, it is always a crowd pleaser.

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Cremora Tart

I did not believe that something with no eggs or gelatin could set so perfectly. I guess I was wrong – it sits somewhere between a mousse and a fridge cheesecake.

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Chocolate Fudge Cake

Sometimes a cake that is deeply chocolatey, intensely fudgy and has soft chocolate buttercream just hits the spot. This is one such cake.

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Saffron Milk Cake

So unassuming, you would never believe its bright yellow hue once cut into. Saffron really is the hero, with a bit of orange for brightness.

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Basque Cheesecake

Do we really need another one of these on the internet? I promise the custard powder amps up the vanilla flavour and the custardy finish.

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