Pakistani Eid is incomplete without sweets. Sweet delights make everyone happy during celebrations. The most loved Eid delicacies are Sheer Khurma, Gulab Jamun, Kheer, and the deliciously creamy Lab-e-Shireen. This dessert, which is rich in taste and will give complete satisfaction, has played a very important role in the progress of Eid feasts. It is most liked for its generous combination of fruits, jelly, custard, and vermicelli.

Recipe of Lab e Shireen – A Festive Delight

Labe-e-Shireen is a creamy, fruit-based dish that mixes up jelly, custard, and vermicelli with nuts and fresh cream, transforming it into a colorful and refreshing treat for Eid.

Ingredients:

• 1 liter full-cream milk
• 4 tablespoons vanilla custard powder
• 1/2 cup sugar (to taste)
• 1/2 cup boiled vermicelli
• 1/2 cup colorful jelly (red and green)
• 1/2 cup canned fruit salad (or fresh chopped fruits)
• 1/4 cup chopped almonds and pistachios
• 1/2 cup fresh cream
• 1/2 teaspoon rose water (optional)

Instructions:
Prepare the custard. In a tiny bowl, dissolve custard powder into 1/2 cup cold milk. Put the rest of the hot milk in a pan with the sugar. Steadily mix in the cold custard layer to prevent separation of the mixture. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the mixture thickens; turn off the heat and let it cool In a small bowl, dissolve custard powder in 1/2 cup cold milk.

• Boil the remaining milk in a pan and add sugar.
• Gradually pour in the custard mixture while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
• Cook for 3-4 minutes until it cools down for a while.
• Assemble the Dessert: In a bowl, mix the boiled vermicelli, prepared custard, jelly, and fruit cocktail. Add fresh cream, rose water, and chopped nuts for extra flavor.
• In a bowl, mix the boiled vermicelli, prepared custard, jelly, and fruit cocktail.
• Add fresh cream, rose water, and chopped nuts for extra flavor.
• Chill & Serve: Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving. Garnish with extra jelly and nuts before serving.
• Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
• Garnish with extra jelly and nuts before serving.

Enjoy this wonderful, mellow dessert as a great Eid treat for family and guests!