List of Pakistani sweets and desserts


This is a list of Pakistani sweets and desserts. Many varieties of desserts exist in Pakistani cuisine. Some sweets are the same or are similar to Indian sweets, due to the two countries shared cultural heritage. Please see the List of Indian sweets and desserts for more details.

Pakistani sweets and desserts

NameImageMain ingredientsDescription
Andrasa
Akhrot ka Halwa
Bal 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, kaaju barfi, and pista barfi. 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's often available at restaurants and beach stalls.
Karachi HalwaCorn, milkA confection similar to turkish delight.
KalakandMilk, sugar
Laddu
FirniMilk and rice flour based dessert.
Gulab Jaman
Shakar PareBatter, syrup, sugarBalls
Sohan HalwaCorn flour, ghee, dry fruits
Sohan Papdi/PatisaBesanBarfi