Here are 12 special dessert recipes perfect for Ramadan.

Baklava, a crispy, nutty, and honey-sweetened pastry from the Middle East.

Sheer Khurma, a rich vermicelli pudding made with milk, dates, and dry fruits.

Kunafa, a crispy and creamy Middle Eastern dessert made with shredded phyllo dough and cheese.

Basbousa, a soft, syrup-soaked semolina cake, often flavored with coconut.

Atayef, small, stuffed pancakes filled with cream, nuts, or dates and drizzled with syrup.

Mehalabeya, a silky Egyptian pudding flavored with rose or orange blossom water.

Luqaimat, deep-fried dumplings drizzled with honey or date syrup.

Date & Nut Bars, a healthy, no-bake dessert made with dates, almonds, and coconut.

Mango Lassi Popsicles, frozen mango yogurt popsicles for a refreshing Iftar treat.

Zalabia, crispy, deep-fried dough balls soaked in syrup, similar to jalebi.

Fig and Honey Parfait, a layered dessert with yogurt, figs, and honey for a light treat.

Almond-stuffed Dates, a simple, nutritious dessert with dates filled with almonds and coated in coconut.