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    Home » Dessert Recipes » Diwali Sweets Recipes

    Diwali Sweets Recipes

    Published: Oct 30, 2021 | This post may contain affiliate links·

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    A collection of Diwali Sweets recipes, from mithai to traditional Indian desserts, and fusion recipes that are perfect for your festive Diwali menu!

    A collage showing a collection of Diwali Sweets recipes

    Diwali, the festival of lights, celebrates the triumph of good over evil. And what better way to celebrate than with sweets? Here is a collection of our favorite Diwali recipes that include traditional recipes such as Badam Peda, Kheer, and fusion desserts such as Diwali Dessert in a Jar, and Saffron-Coconut cake inspired by nariyal ladoo.

    If you are looking for something a little different, a unique flavor combination or just want to get a little creative this Diwali, here are 7 of my recipes that may serve as inspiration. Happy Diwali to you and yours!

    1. Quick and Easy Badam Peda: An easy way to make the classic Badam Peda
    Badam Peda
    Badam peda is a rich almond and milk fudge, a popular Indian 'mithai'. This recipe is a simple one that uses almonds and milk powder and comes together in less than 30 minutes
    Check out this recipe
    Badam peda

    Badam peda garnished with saffron strands on a white plate

    2. Carrot Halwa: Deliciously rich gajar halwa (carrot fudge) can be made quick and easy using an Instant Pot.

    Instant Pot Gajar Halwa
    Gajar halwa is a cardamom-scented carrot pudding traditionally made during winter in India. Decadent, fudgy and utterly delicious, this Instant Pot Gajar Halwa is an easy way to make this much-loved Indian dessert!
    Check out this recipe
    Instant pot Gajar Halwa with a spoon

    3. Layered Diwali Dessert Jars: Three layers of pure indulgence: Dulce de Leche, Gajar Halwa, and Phirni layered in a jar

    Diwali Dessert Jars
    This layered dessert-in-a-jar has three layers of pure indulgence! It makes for the perfect Diwali treat or hostess gift
    Check out this recipe
    Carrot halwa, dulce de leche and phirni layered in a jar
    Jars with layers of phirni, dulce de leche, gajar halwa

    4. Rose Kalakand with Cardamom Shortbread: Kalakand is a traditional Indian milk cake, and my rose-flavored version is made easier with the use of condensed milk, ricotta cheese, and milk powder and a cardamom-flavored shortbread base for added texture.

    Easy Rose Kalakand
    Kalakand is a traditional Indian milk cake, and this easy Rose Kalakand is made with the use of condensed milk, ricotta cheese and milk powder, flavored with rose water, and an added cardamom-flavored shortbread base for added texture
    Check out this recipe
    Rose Kalakand on a tray
    Rose flavored kalankand served on a black serving tray

    5. Instant Pot Kheer: Rich and delicious, kheer or Indian rice pudding can be made with ease in the Instant Pot.

    Instant Pot Kheer
    Instant Pot Kheer is a classic Indian rice pudding infused with cardamom and saffron. This is an easy, no-fuss recipe for rich, creamy, and delicious Instant Pot Rice Pudding!
    Check out this recipe
    close up of a bowl of rice kheer with saffron and nut garnish
    Kheer served in a decorative glass with two glasses in the background

    6. Coconut Ladoos:
    Coconut ladoos or 'nariyal ladoos' are delicious sweets served during Indian Festivities such as Diwali and Ganesh Chaturti. These sweet balls are made with just 3 ingredients and come together in under 15 minutes!

    Coconut Ladoos
    These sweet coconut ladoos are made with just 3 ingredients and come together in under 15 minutes!
    Check out this recipe
    A stack of coconut ladoos piled on a wooden board with scattered pistachios
    Flatlay of coconut ladoos against a wooden backdrop

    7. Mysore Pak

    Learn how to make the traditional Mysore Pak, similar to the famous Sri Krishna Sweets version of Mysore Pak!

    Mysore Pak Recipe
    Mysore Pak is an Indian sweet prepared with besan (gram flour) cooked in a mixture of sugar and ghee. A melt-in-the-mouth delicacy, this sweet treat is very popular especially during the festival of Diwali.
    Check out this recipe
    A tall stack of mysore pak sweets garnished with pischatios and almond slivers
    A three-layer stack of Mysore Pak pieces on a black baking tin, garnished with nuts

    8. Coconut & Almond Egg-less Cake with a Saffron Rosewater Glaze: This ‘nariyal-laddu’ - inspired cake is made egg-less for guilt-free indulgence over Diwali

    Coconut, Almond and Rose Water Cake with a Saffron-Rose Water Glaze
    This naariyal-laddu (coconut sweet) inspired cake is made egg-less for guilt-free indulgence over Diwali
    Check out this recipe

    9. Eggless Cheesecake for Diwali: This eggless Diwali-special cheesecake with kesar, pista and a lush rose glaze is the decadent showstopper you need for your Diwali table! Make it ahead and store it in the fridge for a stress-free celebration.

    Diwali Cheesecake (Eggless Cheesecake) Recipe
    This eggless Diwali-special cheesecake with kesar, pista and a lush rose glaze is the decadent showstopper you need for your Diwali table! Make it ahead and store it in the fridge for a stress-free celebration.
    Check out this recipe
    top view of diwali cheesecake
    side view of cheesecake on a cake stand
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