35+ Indian Desserts to Make at Home

Indian cuisine is renowned for its diverse flavors and culinary traditions, and its desserts are no exception. From delicate pastries to luscious puddings, Indian desserts offer an array of flavors, textures, and cultural richness.

Don’t forget about these vegetarian Indian dishes and chicken Indian dishes too! Or, chose from these 50+ easy Indian recipes or 40+ healthy Indian recipes. Plus, start off your meal with one of these 25+ easy Indian appetizers.

Indian Dessert Recipes to Make at Home

Firni (Phirni)

This easy and delicious Firni recipe made with evaporated milk is perfect for any occasion! Simple ingredients. Traditional flavours. Get the RECIPE from The Cinnamon Jar

Firni (Phirni)

Vegan Coconut Ladoos

Vegan Coconut/Nariyal ladoos is a simple and easy Indian sweets recipe that can be made in just 15 minutes! These coconut balls are delicious! Get the RECIPE from Cookilicious

Vegan Coconut Ladoos

Milk Powder Burfi

Milk Barfi or Milk Powder Burfi is a super delicious, melt in mouth Indian sweet / fudge recipe prepared 5 ingredients. A perfect sweet to make this Diwali! Get the RECIPE from Cook with Kushi

Milk Powder Burfi

Gulab Jamun Cake

This cake is very nostalgic and will remind you of your favourite Indian dessert “Gulab Jamun”, the flavour and aroma is just so divine. It is a one bowl cake recipe which is just impossible to mess up. The ingredients are staples that could be found right in your pantry.

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Gulab Jamun Cake

Angoori Kesari Gulab Jamuns

Angoori Kesari Gulab Jamuns | Some passionately call them Indian’s national dessert and they are truly loved across the subcontinent. They're the most delicious, surprisingly easy sweet and you’ll wonder why you never made these before.

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Angoori Kesari Gulab Jamuns

Instant Jalebi

Either served with sweet rabdi, or with cold sour yogurt, it’s tough to not pick one when you see a pile of Jalebi gleaming in golden syrup. Get the RECIPE from Playful Cooking

Instant Jalebi

Gajar Halwa

Gajar Halwa | Carrot Pudding is a quintessential dessert that is a Diwai speciality and always a welcoming treat during cold winter months. Get the RECIPE from Playful Cooking

Gajar Halwa

Rasgulla

Roshogulla or Rasgulla are sweet balls made of cottage cheese that are cooked and simmered in light and sweet sugar syrup. Get the RECIPE from Cooking with Sapana

Rasgulla

Badam Kheer

Badam Kheer (Almond Kheer, Badam Payasam) is an Indian dessert where milk is cooked with almond paste & saffron. Get the RECIPE from Whisk Affair

Badam Kheer

Easy Rasmalai Recipe

Plump milky dumplings are soaked in a rosewater and cardamom scented sweet milk and topped off with nuts and saffron. Truly a dessert fit for a king (and me) and Diwali!

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Easy Rasmalai

Rose Sandesh

A festive, milk-based dessert that is easy to make at home. I used fresh beetroot juice to color the sandesh.

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Rose Sandesh

Paan Peda

Paan Peda- a rich tasting sweet made with mawa (milk solids), sugar and paan leaves! The paan leaves give it a refreshing taste! Get the RECIPE form Cook With Manali

Paan Peda

Besan Halwa

A rich and decadent dessert made with humble Indian pantry ingredients. Besan ka halwa typically requires a lot of time and energy to make due to constant stirring, but my recipe is as quick and easy as can be. You’ll be able to make this dessert in minutes! Get the RECIPE from My Heart Beets

Besan Halwa

Bengali Malpua

Bengali Malpua is a delicious dessert widely made during festivals and special occasions. They are crispy on the outside and juicy inside. Get the RECIPE from Cook’s Hide Out

Bengali Malpua

Kulfi Indian Ice Cream

Kulfi Indian Ice Cream – An easy no-churn kulfi ice cream recipe made with pistachios, cardamom, and a hint of saffron. Perfect to serve by the scoopful or enjoy as pistachio ice cream pops! Get the RECIPE from A Spicy Perspective

Kulfi Indian Ice Cream

Gajar Halwa Ice Cream

Inspired by the popular Indian dessert, this Gajar Halwa ice cream is a luscious NO CHURN ice cream that is super delicious.

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Gajar Halwa Ice Cream

Mysore Pak

Best tasting authentic melt in your mouth Mysore Pak recipe made out of pure Ghee (and not oil) just the way it should be, no compromises! Get the RECIPE from Just Home Made

Mysore Pak

Chhena Poda

Chhena Poda which roughly translates to ‘burnt cheese’ refers to a dessert with freshly made cottage cheese that is mashed and made fragrant with cardamom powder, loosened with whey or milk, sweetened with jaggery or sugar and traditionally baked in sal tree leaves or banana leaves over traditional oven.

Get the RECIPE from Easy Food Smith

Chhena Poda

Best Balushahi or Badusha

Learn here how to make most delicious crisp flaky badusha or balushahi recipe step by step at home. It is a delicious flaky traditional Indian sweet made during festivals and weddings.

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Balushahi

Shahi Tukda Recipe

Shahi Tukda also known as a Shahi Tukra/Tukary, it is a very popular rich desert that has originated from the Mughal reign.

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Shahi Tukda

Ghevar

Learn how to make traditional Indian sweet, Ghevar with step by step instructions. This Indian sweet is made with flour and soaked in sugar syrup. Get the RECIPE from Cook With Manali

Ghevar

Patishapta

Patishapta is a classic Bengali winter dessert. Delicate eggless crêpe filled with creamy solid milk (khoya), jaggery and coconut.

Get the RECIPE from Playful Cooking

Patishapta

Gavvalu | Bellam Gavvalu – Cooking From Heart

Step wise picture recipe to make Andhra special sweet shells – Gavvalu. Made with maida and jaggery, these bellam gavvalu so addictive and delicious!

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Gavvalu

Nankhatai

Nankhatai biscuits are an Indian version of shortbread cookies. They are crispy and crumbly, light and flaky, with a tender crumb, and absolutely delicious!

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Nankhatai

Kaju Katli

Popular Indian sweet, Kaju Katli is a fudge made out of cashews. The homemade version is so much better than the store bought!

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Kaju Katli

Mango Shrikhand

Mango Shrikhand (Amrakhand) is a popular Indian dessert recipe made using yogurt and mango puree. It is a delicious and refreshing variation of the classic shrikhand. 

Get the RECIPE from Whisk Affair

Mango Shrikhand

Sesame Chikki Crisps

Crispy and crunchy Til Chikki or sesame crisps are made with roasted sesame seeds, sugar, laced with floral cardamom, and a hint of salt.

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Sesame Chikki Crisps

Rabri Recipe

Creamy milk reduced to a thick pudding of sorts that is sweetened with sugar and made fragrant with saffron and cardamom.

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Rabri

Rajbhog Recipe (Kesar Rasgulla Recipe)

Rajbhog is popular Bengali sweet, similar to Rasgulla. Rajbhog made during festivals and celebrations time. Rajbhog is made with soft fresh paneer, saffron.

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Rajbhog

Karanji

Karanji is a Maharashtrian sweet fried dumpling stuffed with a filling of coconut, wheat flour, poppy seeds, and nuts. These crispy treats are usually made during Holi, Diwali or Ganesh Chaturthi festival.

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Karanji

Basundi Gulab Jamun Panna Cotta

My basundi gulab jamun panna cotta is the perfect dessert for any festive occasion! Saffron & cardamom infused creamy panna cotta with a gulab jamun center makes this decadent dessert absolutely irresistible. 

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Basundi Gulab Jamun Panna Cotta

Khajoor Ki Mithai (Date Fudge)

This is an Indian sweet called khajoor ki mithai, a cardamom-spiced date fudge. A naturally sweet dessert you can feel good about indulging in this holiday season. This date fudge is made with Medjool dates, nuts, and a bit of ghee.

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Khajoor Ki Mithai (Date Fudge)

Mango Lassi

Rich and creamy mango lassi! You can make this restaurant favorite in minutes with three ingredients and a blender.

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Mango Lassi

Masala Doodh

Masala doodh, or masala milk, is a sweet Indian drink made with nuts, warming spices, and the milk of your choice. You can sweeten this cardamom and saffron spiced drink with sugar or keep it naturally sweet by using dates! I love drinking this as a dessert – it’s sweet and filling.

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Masala Doodh

Nolen Gur Ice Cream

Cream rich with the flavor of date palm jaggery, this Nolen Gur Kulfi is a treat you need to try this summer! 

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Nolen Gur Ice Cream

Fuljhuri Pitha

Crispy thin and mildly sweet, this Fuljhuri Pitha is a famous sweet dish from Bangladesh. It’s extremely moreish and tough to stop at just one.

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Fuljhuri Pitha

How to Make Ahead and Store

Many of these recipes can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few days or even in the freezer. Simply check the individual recipes for full storing instructions and details on how to make ahead. 

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35+ BEST Indian Desserts

Indian cuisine is known for its diverse flavors & culinary traditions. And its desserts are no exception. Here are 35+ Indian desserts to try out! We love this easy to make Mango Lassi!

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Serves 1 person

Created by Platings and Pairings

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Cook Time: 0 minutes mins

Total Time: 5 minutes mins

Equipment

• Blender

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Ingredients

• ▢ 1 cup diced mango (fresh or frozen)
• ▢ 1 cup plain yogurt
• ▢ 1/2 cup milk
• ▢ 2 Tablespoons sugar

Instructions

• Add all ingredients to your blender and process until smooth.
• Enjoy!

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