Desserts are a staple and part of Indian meals and are often shared with family and friends when they visit a home. Indians enjoy eating desserts after every meal. You’ll even find desserts listed on menus of most Indian restaurants.

However, what makes Indian desserts unique is their sweetness and textures. You won’t go wrong exploring Indian desserts if you love sweet dishes. Below is a list of the best Indian desserts worth trying when you visit or order from an authentic Indian restaurant.

4 Best Indian Desserts of All-time

1. Gulab Jamun

Gulab Jamun is the most popular dessert in India. Some people call this dessert Indian doughnut. But it’s for a reason: it’s sweet, sugary, spongy and has a creamy texture. You’re also likely to come across Gulab Jamun flavoured with cardamom, saffron and rose water. This dessert is made from a dough of flour and milk powder fried and soaked in syrup.

Often Gulab Jamun is served hot. Depending on your preference, there are various variations of toppings. At BFC Restaurant, you can enjoy Gulab Jamun with Custard or Gulab Jamun with Ice Cream.

2. Kulfi

If you’re looking for the best Indian summer dessert to enjoy, Kulfi is the ideal option. Kulfi is simply an Indian version of ice cream. It’s often frozen and creamy.

Kulfi is made with reduced milk and flavoured with pistachio, saffron, cardamom, rose, and almonds, among other flavours. Additionally, it’s also served with dried fruits (it’s not compulsory).

Visit the best Indian restaurant in Lynbrook, Australia, to explore various flavours in Kulfi, such as Mango Kulfi, Pista Kulfi or Rose Kulfi at BCF Restaurant.

3. Gaja Halwa

Gaja Halwa is another best Indian dessert of all time. It’s often enjoyed during common Hindu and Muslim festivals such as Eid al-Fitr and Diwali. Besides its heavenly taste, it’s one of the healthy desserts you should try.

This dessert is made from grated carrots. However, the carrot is first simmered in milk and cardamom. It’s them cooked with sugar and ghee. Gaja Halwa is often garnished with cashews, raisins, pistachios or almonds.

4. Ras Malai

Ras Malai is another excellent Indian desert. If you love dairy, this is the dessert you should try: it is among India’s top milk-based desserts. “Ras” means juice, and “Malai” means cream.

 It’s a juicy and creamy dessert that is often compared to a cheesecake without a crust.

Ras Malai is made from condensed milk and Indian cottage cheese. It’s then garnished with nuts and other spices.