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The Finest Barfi and Peda Recipes Collection

Indulge your sweet tooth in the rich and diverse world of the best Barfi recipes and finest Peda recipes. This post brings you a mouth watering roundup, from traditional favourites to creative modern twists. Explore the art of crafting these irresistible treats, perfect for celebrations, festivals, or just satisfying your sweet cravings.

collage of nine burfi and peda recipes

Barfi and Peda are staples during festivals, such as Diwali and Eid, and special occasions. Over the years, I’ve watched my Mum prepare countless barfi and peda, all made to perfection with her own special technique.

You can learn all of these special techniques and master Indian sweet making skills in your kitchen thanks to the handy tips that are provided in the posts below.

And, there is truly something for everyone in this collection.

You can find easy recipes (some peda are even made in the microwave!) and even a recipe for no sugar peda as well to cater for all guests.

See my collection of Indian Fusion Desserts for modern dessert ideas that are sure to impress!

These Indian Milk Sweets/Desserts or Easy Indian Desserts for Dinner Parties walk you through an extensive list of the best Indian mithai.

For Diwali inspiration see these 150 + Diwali Sweets and Snacks or curate your own Diwali Dinner Menu for family and friends.

Barfi Recipes (Burfi Recipes)

Barfi, or Burfi, is an Indian version of milky fudge, that is prepared with milk solids, sugar and flavoured with warm and sweet spices such as cardamom, saffron, garnished with slivered nuts or edible silver foil.

The result is a sweet, dense, and often creamy dessert with a delightful texture and a wide range of flavors to cater to different preferences.

Barfi is a cherished sweet that is commonly served at festivals, celebrations, and as a treat during special occasions in Indian cuisine.

MILK BARFI RECIPE
This Milk Powder Barfi is made with milk powder, milk, sugar and ghee and has a crumbly texture just like Indian sweet shops. This easy Barfi recipe is simple to follow for perfect homemade mithai.
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Eight barfi pieces on a silver tray garnished with pistachio nuts and rose petals
Vanilla Caramel Chocolate Barfi
Prepare this decadent Vanilla, Caramel and Chocolate Barfi. Three separate layers of rich and milky barfi form a symphony.
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vanilla caramel and chocolate barfi pieces on a serving board
Baklava Barfi | Nut Barfi
Prepare this delicious Baklava Barfi that is made from a ribbon of sweet baklava nuts sandwiched between plain white milk barfi. Perfect for occasions such as Diwali, Eid or Christmas.
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Nutella Barfi
Nutella Barfi is a delicious fusion dessert that combines the traditional Indian sweet "barfi" with the popular hazelnut chocolate spread Nutella. Tastes like Ferrero Rocher!
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Three pieces of Nutella barfi served in a round plate
ALMOND BUTTER BARFI BARS | MILK POWDER BARFI BARS
Almond Butter Barfi is combined with the crunch of a biscuit base and a smooth creamy chocolate topping to create the ultimate Indian fusion sweet, Almond Butter Barfi Millionnaire Bars. The decadent middle layer is made of a plain white milk powder barfi that has raw almond butter mixed through.
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Peanut Chocolate Barfi
Looking for an innovative or different flavoured barfi recipe? Try this easy and quick recipe – Peanut Chocolate Barfi. A perfect recipe for any celebration which includes chocolate too!
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Pistachio Barfi (Pista Barfi)
This Sumptuous Pistachio barfi (fudge) are great for Indian festivals such as Holi, Raksha Bandhan, Navratri or Diwali! Made from scratch and step by step recipe pictures.
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A female hand is holding a bowl of pistachio barfi
Coconut Barfi
Coconut Barfi is an easy Indian sweet that is made with desiccated coconut, milk, sugar and khoya. It is prepared during the festive season or other special occasions. This coconut barfi recipe is guaranteed to give you moist, soft and perfectly set barfi.
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Nariyal burfi on a brass plate
Besan Barfi Recipe
Besan Barfi is a very popular festive Indian sweet prepared with gram flour, ghee and sugar. This gluten-free North Indian sweet is soft and melt in your mouth. Can be ready in just 30 minutes.
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Peda Recipes (Penda Recipes)

Penda, or peda, is a sweet Indian confectionery consisting of khoya, ghee and sugar, and often used for offerings at temples.

Peda comes in various shapes and sizes, from round, bite-sized discs to diamond-shaped pieces, and is often garnished with slivers of pistachios or almonds. Whether enjoyed during festivals, special occasions, or as a daily indulgence, peda’s irresistible taste and cultural significance make it a treasured sweet throughout India.

Rajkot Na Peda
Rajkot Na Peda or Milk Peda is a popular Indian sweet that is easy and a quick recipe for any happy occasion.
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Rajkot na peda served in a silver metal plate and garnished with slivered pistachios and rose petals
Penda Recipe
These rich Kesar Penda are made with mawa for a wonderful melt in the mouth feel. Perfect sweet treats for special occasions and Indian festivals.
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penda recipe on a plate
MANGO PEDA | INSTANT KESAR MANGO PEDA WITH MILK POWDER
Soft and delicious Mango peda or aam peda made with mango puree and milk powder is a delectable treat for any festive occasion or edible gift. An exotic flavourful Indian dessert that can be made in less than 30 minutes.
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RAJWADI PEDA (Milk Peda)
Rajwadi Doodh or Milk Peda is easy to make Indian sweet or dessert, which can be prepared with only 2 easily available ingredients.
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Ricotta Cheese Peda
Ricotta Cheese Peda is an easy Indian dessert prepared with 3 main ingredients – ricotta cheese, milk powder and sugar. They are also known as Ricotta Cheese Malai Peda/ladoo. Prepare for festivals such as Navratri, Mahashivratri, Rakshabandhan, Eid, Ramadan, Holi or Diwali.
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Ricotta cheese peda served in a plate garnished with pistachio slivers
NO ADDED SUGAR SLOW ROASTED MAWA PEDA
Khoya or Mawa Peda is the perfect treats for special occasions or Indian festivals such as Diwali, Rakshabandhan, or Janmashtami. The intense, nutty flavour of mawa/khoya is so delicious in this sugar-free sweets recipe.
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KESAR PEDA (Instant Recipe)
Kesar Peda is a creamy milk based Indian sweet that is flavoured with saffron. These yellow peda are so easy to make. My microwave version with condensed milk is ready in under 3 minutes!
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Clotted Cream Peda
Clotted cream peda (Indian style fudge) is so rich and creamy that it melts in the mouth, but they are so easy to make with only 5 ingredients. Make it for any special occasion or Indian festivals, share or give it as a gift.
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clotted cream peda served in a copper plate
Mathura Peda Recipe
Mathura peda is a traditional Indian sweet made with khoya (milk solids), sugar, cardamom, and sometimes flavoured with saffron or nuts. Prepare these rich, creamy, and melt-in-the-mouth peda as a prasad or for special occasions such as festivals and weddings.
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a black tray with mathura peda
Kesar Malai Peda
Kesar Malai Penda is a popular Indian sweet made using paneer, khoya and sugar. This classic milk based sweet with grainy texture, made at home quite easily and perfect for festive occasions.
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Few kesar malai peda in a metal tray
CHAI PEDA RECIPE
This Instant Chai Peda recipe is prepared with the real chai/tea and 3 more ingredients. It is made in the microwave just under 3 minutes.
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Badam Salted Caramel Peda
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salted caramel peda placed on a serving tray

Priya Srinivasan - I Camp in My Kitchen

Saturday 1st of February 2020

Wow, what a pretty and delicious collection of recipes jagruti!!! Each of these recipes and pictures are out of the word, i love how that rajkot peda is teasing me! stunning collection!!

jayashree

Friday 31st of January 2020

Awesome collection of pedas, lovely ones. It is difficult to choose one among them, atleast three it will be.

Uma Srinivas

Thursday 30th of January 2020

Awesome collections of peda and barfi's. My mouth is watering looking at all those sweets. perfect for any occasion!

Lathiya

Thursday 30th of January 2020

Wow, what an amazing collection of pedas. Each one is unique and a must try ones.

Mayuri Patel

Wednesday 29th of January 2020

OMG now I'm under pressure, 19 different barfi and peda recipes, wow. I probably must have commented on most that I would love to try the recipe out... unfortunately haven't tried out even one. This beautiful collage is surely going to be a big reminder that I need to try my favorites.