Does your sweet tooth compel you to pair gulab jamun with ice cream whenever and wherever possible?
This is the right place for you then. Real foodies are experimental in nature, especially when it comes to sugary indulgences. You can unleash the magic of Indo-Western desserts by adding the flavors of western cuisines to your desi mithai. Get ready to start dessert binging with these flavorsome Indian fusion desserts that you won’t be able to say no to:
10 Flavorsome Indian Fusion Desserts
1. Gulab Jamun Cheesecak
Combining two of your favorite desserts into one is like a dream come true. This latest addition to the family of cheesecakes is a delight in itself. This is a no-bake recipe and is made by layering plentiful gulab jamun balls in between the layers of crushed biscuits and cream cheese. Top it up with saffron and pistachio and serve chilled.
2. Peach Phirni
Phirni is basically a creamy rice pudding and is one of the most popular desserts of North India. You can give a fruity punch to your traditional kesar phirni by adding peach to it. Peach is a juicy and refreshing summer fruit that complements phirni very well. Add fresh Peach puree to the phirni and mix it well to get a smooth mixture. Serve this innovative dessert with the garnishing of half-cut almonds and rose petals on top. A second serving is guaranteed!
3. Motichoor Rabri Parfait
This lip-smacking dessert is served in shot glasses. Yes, who could have imagined that ladoos can be enjoyed like that? To make this dessert, crumble a few motichoor ladoos and make a layer at the bottom of the glass. Pour a layer of chilled rabri on it and let it set. You can also add a layer of thick custard to it if you like. Sprinkle some cardamom powder on your parfaits before you serve and surprise everyone.
4. Butterscotch Sheera
A combination of butterscotch toffee with sheera! How amazing does that sound? This is an easy and quick dessert recipe and is a must-have during festivals. You can prepare it by mixing rawa with any butterscotch instant pudding mix. Don’t forget to garnish it with colorful sprinkles.
5. Choco Gujiya
This is a modern take on India’s favorite Holi sweet dish. Fill the gujiya dumplings with a mixture of khoya and chocolate chips. You can also add cardamom powder to the filling for an enhanced flavour. Fry them in desi ghee and serve with chocolate syrup poured over them.
All the chocolate lovers, thank me later after trying this recipe!
6. Saffron Macaroons
Macaroons are one of the prettiest dishes of the West. Crisp on the outside, soft and gooey on the inside, it’s difficult to stop savoring these once you start. These are usually made of coconuts and sugar. But, we can give them an Indian twist by adding saffron and cardamom to the filling. The rich flavor and the aroma of these Indian ingredients complements the macaroons very well.
A bunch of these golden macaroons, put in a basket and wrapped by a ribbon, serve as a beautiful gift as well.
7. Kiwi Barfi Fudge
This is a combination of traditional barfi with one of the most eccentric fruits. Make a thick sauce by heating kiwi with sugar. Add it to a mixture of milk, paneer and saffron. Cook till the consistency becomes thick and you get a soft dough. Cut the dough in whatever shape you wish to impart to your Kiwi Barfi and garnish it with silver paper and pistachios.
8. Berry Shrikhand
Shrikhand is a famous Maharashtrian dessert prepared using sweetened yogurt. It is usually flavored with saffron or cardamom. You can add a delightful twist to it by adding mashed strawberries and blueberries to it and mixing it well. This gorgeous looking sweet dish is sure to make people go gaga over it.
You can garnish it with dried berries and crushed dry fruits before serving.
9. Chestnut Pannacotta
This Indian Italian recipe is one of the best representations of the west meeting the east. The water chestnut is one of the most loved Indian seasonal fruits. It has a gelling property and can be used as a thickener while preparing your usual Pannacotta. All you have to do is cook the puree of freshwater chestnuts with heavy cream and sugar till the mixture starts thickening.
Simple, isn’t it?
10. Rasmalai Tart
This is an irresistible fusion recipe. Rasmalai is one of the most loved Bengali sweets. It is made by cooking homemade paneer in sugar syrup and is served with sweetened condensed milk. Prepared the tart using all-purpose flour and baked the prepared rasmalai with it. Garnish with dried rose petals and saffron and serve chilled.
Be a part of this newly stirred food fusion trend and indulge your sweet tooth in an extraordinary epicurean adventure. Enjoy these unique dessert recipes on any occasion and let your taste buds tickle.
