Sweets, or as we endearingly call them, "Mithaiyaan", make for the soul for any celebration in India, no matter how big or small it is. So, it goes without saying that sweets are an indispensable part of Indian weddings and they should be. We wouldn't want to change a thing about this age-old tradition. However, we can always add a refreshing new element to these heavenly treats and add to their beauty and taste.
So, below are mentioned some of the yummiest traditional Indian desserts with a modern twist which you can add to your wedding menu.
Desi Sweets With A Western Twist
Gulab Jamun
Gulab Jamun is not just sweet. It is an emotion of its own. One bite and you are done for good. That's the power a Gulab Jamun holds over a true Gulab Jamun lover. So, let's see bundt cake, mousse cups, baskets, cheesecake, and custard renditions of Gulab Jamun and fall in love with it a little bit more.
1. Gulab Jamun Bundt Cakes
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2. Gulab Jamun Thandai Mousse Cup
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3. Thandai Gulab Jamun Mousse Cup
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4. Gulab Jamun Basket
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5. Mishti Doi and Baked Soan Papdi Cheesecake topped with Mini Gulab Jamun
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6. Gulab Jamun Custard
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Motichoor
Motichoor is nostalgia in a ladoo. It will remind you of all the sweet memories from your childhood, especially of Dhanteras and Diwali. Don't believe me? Here, take a bite and lemme know. Don't forget that you won't be able to stop at just one bite. On that note, let's go through some cheesecake, cake and parfait interpretations of Motichoor.
7. Motichoor Cheesecake Jar
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8. Motichoor Rabri Cake
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9. Motichoor Parfait
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Kaju Katli
Kaju Katli melts in your mouth first and then goes ahead to melt your heart. It is that delicious. Let's go over the cake and cheesecake versions of the classic Kaju Katli to see if they are as enchanting as the original.
10. Kaju Katli Cake
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Kheer
Kheer is comparatively easier to make as compared to other Indian sweets. So, it is a commonly made dessert in most Indian households. It is exciting to see how they have added a pana cotta and a compote twist to our favourite dessert.
12. Kheer Sewai Pana Cotta
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13. Kheer Berry Compote
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Rasmalai
Rasmalai is the queen of our hearts. Eating Rasmalai is no less than a heartwarming experience. You tend to lose yourself in its deliciousness. These macarons, tart, cheesecake, jar cake and parfait renditions of Rasmalai are just as good. Take a look.
14. Rasmalai Macarons
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15. Rasmalai Tarts
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16. Rasmali Cheesecake
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17. Rasmali Jar Cake
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18. Rasmalai Parfait
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Gajar Ka Halwa
Gajar ka halwa feels like a sweet warm embrace in the sharp winters of northern India. You want bowls after bowls because you just can't have enough of it. Adding a western fusion to it, we have Gajar Ka Halwa Truffles, Gajar Ka Halwa Cheesecake, Gajar Ka Halwa with Icecream and Gajar Ka halwa Cheesecake Pie.
19. Gajar Ka Halwa Truffles
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20. Gajar Ka Halwa Cheesecake
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21. Gajar Ka Halwa with Icecream
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22. Gajar Ka halwa Cheesecake Pie
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Jalebi
Jalebi is one of the quirkiest Indian sweets owing to its appearance and mind-blowing taste. Let's go through the cupcake, cheesecake, ice cream, and sundae fusions of our dearest dessert Jalebi.
23. Jalebi Cupcake
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24. Jalebi Cheesecake
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25. Jalebi with Rabri Icecream
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26. Jalebi Kulfi Sundae
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Shrikhand
Shrikhand is just pure creamy pleasure. It is amazing how there are so many ways you can retouch this lovely dessert. The ones mentioned below are tarts.
27. Shrikhand Tarts
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28. Shrikhand Tarts
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29. Malpua
Malpua is an instant mood enhancer. It just instantly makes you feel better with its excellent taste and texture. Its modern variations range from pana cotta to stuffed pancake rolls.
30. Malpua Pana Cotta
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31. Malpua Pancake Rolls With Pistachio Cream
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Falooda
Falooda is everyone's favourite summer dessert. It's cold, refreshing and sweet. Let's have a look at its quirky cheesecake and ice cream cake variations.
32. Falooda Cheesecake
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33. Falooda Mawa Ice Cream Cake
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Paan
Paan might not exactly be sweet but it is just as important as an after-dinner. It acts like a palate cleanser and can also be made into a dessert. The following variations of paan are cheesecake jar and kheer crumble.
34. Paan Kheer With Rose Cashew Crumble
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Serve These Mouthwatering Indian Sweets With A Hatke Style To Your Wedding!
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