Authentic Indian dessert recipes that are quick & easy to make and simply delicious. These Indian sweets recipes can be made ahead and are perfect for dinner parties, festivals like Diwali and Holi, or any special occasion.
These easy Indian desserts are a great way to get kids involved in festivities, and also come in real handy when festivals fall on a weeknight!

Indian festivals and celebrations are incomplete without sweets, also referred to as Mithai or Meetha (in Hindi). Much like the variations in food, Indian desserts also vary by region.
Locally produced ingredients, weather, and historical influences form the key flavors in these recipes.
From semolina and coconut flavors in the south to the use of palm jaggery (unrefined cane sugar) in Bengali sweets, to the north, where mithais share Persian and Mughal influences.
Common sweets include nuts or Mawa (Khoya) based sweets with cardamom and saffron, and are adorned with an edible silver leaf, called 'Vark'.
Despite the variations, one thing is common in all these desserts- it is impossible to stop at one serving 🙂
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Weeknight-Friendly Quick Indian Sweets
All the recipes are simple to follow, can be made ahead, and refrigerate 3 to 4 days in advance. I make most of these sweet treats in 30 minutes or less.
These quick Indian dessert recipes are perfect for dinner parties, or when festivals fall on a weeknight. Whether it's a traditional Carrot Halwa, Moong Dal Halwa, Besan Ladoo, Kalakand, or Indian-inspired desserts like Kulfi Ice Cream, and Mango Cheesecake, or the incredibly easy Indian dessert with milk, Rasmalai, you're sure to find a favorite here!
These Indian sweets recipes include step-by-step pictures and video, but do read the recipe notes for tips to achieve an authentic taste in a short amount of time.
I hope you enjoy this Indian dessert collection as much as my family does!
Easy Indian Dessert Recipes
Rasmalai Tiramisu
Easy Kalakand Recipe
Mathura Peda
Sugar-Free Kalakand | Keto Kalakand
Badam Burfi
Easy Rasmalai Recipe
Besan Ladoo Recipe - Microwave & Stovetop
Coconut Ladoo (Nariyal Ladoo)
Indian Milk Cake Recipe
Rava Laddu (Rava Ladoo)
Carrot Burfi (Carrot Fudge)
Badam Halwa
Badam Halwa in Instant Pot
Moong Dal Halwa
Kada Prasad- Atta Halwa
Carrot Halwa
Kheer - Indian Rice Pudding
Baked Gujiya (Baked Indian Dessert Empanadas)
Kulfi Ice Cream (No-Churn Indian Ice Cream)
Mango Cheesecake with Pistachio Crust
Suji Halwa | Sooji Halwa
Til Chikki (Sesame Brittle)
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I hope you enjoy making these recipes and sharing them with family and friends. These sweets fill any occasion with a little bit more love and lot more flavor to make some beautiful memories.
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