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Aloo Methi

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This Aloo Methi recipe is a simple but delicious Indian stir fry made with potatoes, fresh methi leaves, garlic and basic Indian spices. It pairs wonderfully with Indian flatbread such as gujarati rotli. 

This simple recipe is naturally vegan and gluten-free. 

aloo methi served in a black bowl with two serving spoons
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Strawberry Lassi (4 easy ingredients)

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This Easy Strawberry Lassi Recipe is a fruitier version of traditional lassi. It is an Indian yogurt drink made with a blend of fresh strawberries, yogurt and sugar. Perfect for the hot summer months but can be enjoyed all year round. 

This creamy sweet lassi is ready in 5 minutes and can easily be made vegan. 

A female hand is holding a glass of strawberry lassi
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BEST Indian Fusion Desserts (30 and counting!)

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This is the best selection of Indian fusion desserts to serve at parties and occasions. These modern desserts are often a twist on the traditional Indian sweet, creating something unique and exciting for the festive months!

All recipes are eggless and suitable for vegetarians. Where possible, vegan options are provided in the post.

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Indian Fusion Dessert Recipes

Indian sweets are enjoyed throughout the year and are devoured across the globe! They are often served to guests at weddings, parties and get-togethers. They are also prepared at home - because who needs an excuse to make desserts!

Some of the most well known classic Indian dessert are gulab jamun, ras malai, jalebis and carrot halwa!

You can find the recipes in this roundup of Indian Milk Sweets/Desserts or Easy Indian Desserts for Dinner Parties.

As much as I love the beauty of traditional Indian desserts, it's exciting to experiment with different flavours and design a fusion dish.

The sweets in this list have a modern twist and incorporate western flavors in some way.

Ingredients can be found in either local supermarkets or Indian stores.

Scroll through the most delicious fusion barfi, peda, cakes and drinks recipes!

A collage of indian sweets or mithai with a twist

Fusion Barfi Recipes

Chocolate Barfi (Burfi)
The classic Indian sweet shop mithai, Chocolate Barfi recipe, is prepared with a creamy plain milk barfi layer covered with smooth milk chocolate.
Chocolate Barfi (Layered)
chocolate barfi pieces served in a tray on the table.
Vanilla Caramel Chocolate Barfi
Prepare this decadent Vanilla, Caramel and Chocolate Barfi. Three separate layers of rich and milky barfi form a symphony.
Vanilla, Caramel & Chocolate Barfi
vanilla caramel and chocolate barfi pieces on a serving board

Three layers of Barfi are inspired by the delicious treat Millionaires Shortbread. Vanilla, caramel and chocolate flavoured layers combine to create a modern barfi recipe.

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.
Baklava Barfi

Baklava Barfi incorporates incredible Middle eastern flavours with soft Barfi. It is a great recipe for the festive season that works perfectly on Diwali or Eid!

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.
Almond Butter Barfi Bars

This is one of my favourites from the list! The first layer is made with a white chocolate ganache and the middle layer comprises of a almonds butter barfi. The bottom layer is a digestive biscuit base.

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!
Peanut Chocolate Barfi

We already know that chocolate pairs beautifully with barfi but the addition of a peanut flavoured layer takes this sweet to the stratosphere!

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!
Nutella Barfi
Three pieces of Nutella barfi served in a round plate

You've probably layered Nutella on toast for breakfast but have you mixed it in with barfi? This will be a guaranteed hit whenever you choose to make it!

Chocolate Pistachio Barfi
This sumptuous chocolate pista barfi is perfect for festivities and special occasions! Made with real pistachios for the perfect flaky finish.
Chocolate Pistachio Barfi
Square pieces of Indian sweet arranged on a wooden board.

This pistachio barfi and chocolate barfi blend is exciting and full of flavour and colour!

PUMPKIN KALAKAND
Pumpkin Kalakand is an exotic take on the traditional Indian sweet kalakand recipe. Kalakand, often known as qalaqand, or mishri mawa, is prepared with paneer and milk solids or khoya and is served during Indian festivities such as Diwali, Holi and Navratri.
Pumpkin Kalakand

This soft Pumpkin Kalakand would make the perfect Halloween/Diwali crossover dessert! Kalakand can be prepared with paneer or ricotta cheese

Chocolate and Rose Indian Milk Cake
Chocolate and Rose milk cake is a delicious Indian fusion recipe that is perfect to celebrate any happy occasion!
Chocolate Rose Milk Cake

This Indian milk cake has a double layer of rose and chocolate! It tastes like Turkish delight yet has the textures of a classical Indian kalakand.

Fusion Peda Recipes

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.
Chai Peda

In keeping with the national love of chai, these chai peda are made with 4 ingredients!

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.
Clotted Cream Peda
clotted cream peda served in a copper plate

Imagine incredible Devonshire Clotted Cream Fudge, now imagine those flavours in soft peda!

Caramel Badam Malai Peda
These badam malai peda are flavoured with sticky sweet caramel. The perfect fusion dessert for special occasions and festivities.
Caramel Badam Malai Peda
caramel malai badam peda garnished with slivered almonds.

These peda are prepared with salted caramel - the "it" flavour that graces cookies, ice creams and more.

Mango, Coconut and Badam Ladoo
Mango, almond and coconut ladoo are truly moreish and melt in your mouth! Perfect for festivals and special occasions. They're made with fresh mango pulp, almond flour and coconut flour.
Mango Coconut Badam Ladoo
A stack of mango coconut ladoo in a white bowl, placed on the table.

Mango Coconut and Badam Ladoo are glorious and are even worthy of weddings!

Fusion Indian Biscuits, Pastries & Cakes

Eggless Pistachio Cupcakes with Saffron Frosting
These eggless pistachio cupcakes are flavoured with cardamom and topped with a silky saffron buttercream frosting. The perfect bake for special occasions or the festive season.
Eggless Pistachio Saffron Cupcakes
one cupcake garnished with pistachio dust and saffron strands.

These spongy cupcakes are eggless and are flavoured with cardamom powder.

Chocolate Nankhatai
My Chocolate Nankhatai are HEAVENLY. They're eggless Indian style cookies made with plenty of ghee. I also use cocoa powder to give a rich, intense chocolatey flavour. Perfect as a tea time treat or bake for special occasions.
Chocolate Nankhatai
Indian eggless cookies on a round wire rack.
Cardamom Cannoli
Introducing my Indian fusion cannoli that are filled with a dreamy sweet cardamom whipped cream. I use a cheat's method to make the cannoli shells - white bread baked around cannoli moulds.
Cardamom Cream Cannoli
A stack of cardamom cannoli plate placed on wodden chopping board.
Cardamom Pistachio Palmiers
Flaky buttery layers of puff pastry with pistachio cream and cardamom powder is game changing!
Cardamom Pistachio Palmiers
palmiers cookies served on a metal plate on the dinner table.
Gulab Jamun Cookies
Make buttery Gulab Jamun Cookies using store-bought gulab jamun mix and a rose water glaze. This 5 ingredient eggless recipe is easy to make yet makes an impressive sweet treat for special occasions.
Gulab Jamun Cookies
gulab jamun mix cookies garnished with dried rose petals.
ROSE AND PISTACHIO PUFF PASTRY CREAM HORNS
This easy cream horn recipe is made with readymade puff pastry that is wrapped on mould and air fried until golden flakey and filled with a creamy and luscious rose and pistachio shrikhand filling!
Rose Pistachio Puff Pastry Cream Cones

For an Indian twist for the cream cones, look no further than this rose and pistachio version. The mixture is made with yogurt and whipped cream. Rather than making the pastry from scratch, I've gone with a store bought puff pastry. Garnish with fragrant rose petals and pistachio dust.

Air fryer Funfetti Nankhatai (Indian Funfetti Cookies)
Learn how to make the best bakery style egg-less Indian cookies in your Air-fryer. These Funfetti Nankhatai are so easy to make!
Air Fryer Funfetti Nankhatai
Air fryer funfetti nankhatai on a white backdrop

Traditional Nankhatai (Indian shortbread biscuits) are given a fun twist for kids. The addition of fun fetti provides colour making these treats perfect for a celebration - maybe a birthday?

SAFFRON AND PISTACHIO SHORTBREAD
The crumbliest and melt-in-your-mouth buttery shortbreads are flavoured with saffron and powdered pistachio, reflecting the popular Indian Kesar Pista combination.
Saffron Pistachio Shortbread

These incredible biscuits are made using Scottish shortbread recipe but with the quintessential rose and pistachio flavours!

EGGLESS GULAB JAMUN MIX CAKE
This luscious and moist cake is prepared with readymade Gulab Jamun mix. This eggless cake is easy to make.
Gulab Jamun Mix Cake

This spongy eggless cake is prepared from Gulab Jamux mix. It is then doused in sugar syrup - best enjoyed at room temperature. It is an alternative to gulab jamun cheesecake!

Ras Malai Cake (Eggless)
This Eggless Rasmalai Cake recipe is sure to wow your guests! In this recipe, eggless sponge cake layers with ras malai flavorings are covered in a fresh whipped cream frosting. The cake is finished with pieces of ras malai, rose petals, nuts and silver leaf.
Ras Malai Cake
Ras malai cake on a white cake stand decorated with nuts

This gorgeous eggless cream cake is flavoured with Indian flavours. It is topped with rasmalai to make it the perfect show stopping dessert for all kinds of celebrations.

Eggless Mille Feuille with White Chocolate Saffron Yogurt Cream
Ready-rolled puff pastry sheets are layered with an eggless mille feuille cream yogurt filling that is flavoured with silky white chocolate and saffron.
Eggless Saffron Mille Feuille
eggless mille feuille served on a blue plate with a fork
Barfi Biscuits
These Barfi Biscuits or Milk Powder Shortbread Biscuits have incredible flavours of cardamom. Perfect for Diwali or Eid.
Barfi Biscuits
burfi biscuits placed on a gold cooling wire rack
Orange Almond Nankhatai
Melt in the mouth Indian cookies made with orange zest and almond meal.
Orange Almond Nankhatai
Indian shortbreads are placed on a round cooling wire rack.
Saffron Milk Cookie Sticks
These eggless cookie sticks are flavoured with luxurious saffron and nuts. Perfectly buttery and melt in the mouth.
Saffron Milk Cookie Sticks
saffron milk and nut cookie sticks arranged on a festive platter.
Saffron Clementine Rolls
These saffron clementine rolls are the perfect Indian fusion dessert for the Holiday season. They're made with an eggless, no knead saffron infused dough, a sweet clementine filling and topped with a saffron cream cheese glaze.
Saffron Clementine Rolls
Overhead shot of Saffron Clementine Rolls placed in a serving dish.

Fusion dairy-based desserts

Indian Rice Kheer Arancini
Italian arancini meets Indian kesar kheer. These sweet arancini is filled with creamy Indian rice pudding that's laced with saffron.
Sweet Rice Kheer Arancini
Deep fried sweet Indian rice pudding balls placed on a metal wire rack.
Gulab Jamun Cheesecake
This Gulab Jamun Cheesecake recipe is a showstopping Indian fusion dessert that is perfect for a Diwali party or celebration. It is also an instant no bake so can be served immediately or made ahead of time.
Eggless Gulab Jamun Cheesecake (no bake)
A serving glass of no bake gulab jamun cheese cake placed next to a small bowl of garnishing
Cardamom Chai Kulfi
Easy Kulfi recipe that is flavoured with cardamom chai. This is quick, rich and dense Indian ice cream, made with condensed milk. A perfect summer treat!
Cardamom Chai Kulfi

For an alternative to vanilla ice cream, try this Kulfi that is flavoured with chai! Two things that Indians love most!!

Gulab Jamun Truffles
These beautiful Gulab Jamun Truffles are an easy and quick Indian fusion dessert, with only 5 minutes of prep time. You need just 2 ingredients - gulab jamun and white chocolate, to make this sweet for Diwali or any other special occasion.
Gulab Jamun Truffles
gulab jamun white chocolate truffles on a small pewter tray
Badam Halwa Chocolate Truffles
Inspired by Badam Halwa, these badam chocolate and saffron truffles are creamy, nutty and beautifully festive. Perfect for Diwali gifting.
Badam Halwa Chocolate Truffles
Half cut truggle placed in a plate next to whole other truffles.
Bhapa Doi (Baked Yogurt) with Spiced Orange Syrup
My version of Bengali baked yogurt, bhapa doi, is topped with a spiced orange syrup.
Bhapa Doi
Bhappa doi topped with fresh orange pieces, syrup and nuts

Bhapa Doi is a bit like an Indian cheesecake. It is made from baked yogurt. This version is topped with an orange syrup that is flavoured with Indian spices.

Eggless Nankhatai Shrikhand Cheesecake
This beautiful Indian style cheesecake is made with a nankhatai base and shrikhand cream cheese filling. It's a fabulous Indian fusion dessert for parties and special occasions.
Eggless Nankhatai Shrikhand Cheesecake
Nankhatai shrikhand cheesecake jars placed on a table with spoons.
Caramel Phirni
This creamy and scrumptious, caramel phirni makes a great fusion dessert.
Caramel Phirni
three caramel phirni bowls placed in the serving tray

Fusion Indian drinks

Cardamom Mojito Mocktail
Cardamom Mojito Mocktail - a refreshing non alcoholic drink made with a homemade cardamom simple syrup, fresh lime, soda and plenty of mint.
Cardamom Mojito Mocktail
Virgin cardamom mojito served in a glass with a yellow paper straw

This non alcoholic cardamom mojito is flavoured with cardamom syrup. It is a striking drink to serve at an Indian dinner party!

Saffron and Cardamom Mexican Horchata
Saffron & Cardamom Horchata is a creamy and smooth rice-based Mexican drink laced with beautiful Indian spices. It's an elegant Indian fusion drink that can be enjoyed as a refreshing cooler all year round.
Saffron Cardamom Horchata
Three glasses of saffron cardamom mexican horchata on the table.
MANGO CHEESECAKE LASSI
This mango cheesecake lassi has just a handful of ingredients and makes lucious Indian-inspired fusion dessert.
Mango Cheesecake Lassi

Mango Cheesecake Lassi is perfect for beginners! It is made from a delicious combination of mango, cream cheese and yogurt!

Rose Sharbat
Rose Sharbat with Hibiscus and Basil Seeds is a floral thirst-quenching, non-alcoholic drink that keeps you hydrated during scorching summer days.
Rose Sharbat
an image of 3 bottles of rose coloured drinks

This Rose Sharbat is also flavoured with hibiscus petals. It is the ultimate summer refresher and it looks absolutely stunning in a large serving glass!

Other Modern Indian Desserts

Caramel Fada Lapsi
Caramel fada lapsi is a delicious dessert which is prepared with Broken wheat, Ghee and Caramel.
Caramel Fada Lapsi
caramel fada lapsi served in three vintage metal bowls

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A collage of modern indian fusion dessert recipes

Indian Fusion Desserts

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This is the best selection for Indian fusion desserts to serve at parties and occasions. These modern desserts are often a twist on the traditional Indian sweet, creating something unique and exciting for the festive months!
Course Desserts, Mithai, Sweets
Cuisine Indian fusion
Author Hayley Dhanecha

Equipment

  • 1 pan
  • 1 Spatula
  • 1 Tray
  • 1 Blender

Ingredients

  • 1 Vanilla Caramel Chocolate Barfi
  • 1 Nutella Barfi
  • 1 Baklava Barfi
  • 1 Chai Peda
  • 1 Clotted Cream Peda
  • 1 Caramel Fada Lapsi
  • 1 Rose and Pistachio Puff Pastry Cream Horns
  • 1 Almond butter Barfi bars
  • 1 Peanut chocolate Barfi
  • 1 Pistachio chocolate Barfi
  • 1 Pumpkin kalakand
  • 1 Chocolate and rose milk cake
  • 1 Badam salted caramel peda
  • 1 Mango coconut badam ladoo
  • 1 Air fryer funfetti nankhatai
  • 1 Saffron and Pistachio Shortbread
  • 1 Eggless gulab jamun mix cake
  • 1 Rasmalai cake
  • 1 Eggless Mille Feuille with Saffron Yogurt Cream
  • 1 Cardamom chai kulfi
  • 1 Bhappa doi with spiced orange syrup
  • Chocolate peanut kala jamun
  • 1 Eggless Nan Khatai Cheesecake
  • 1 Caramel Phirni recipe
  • 1 Virgin cardamom mojito
  • 1 Mango cheesecake lassi
  • 1 Rose and Hibiscus sherbat

Instructions

  • Choose an Indian fusion dessert recipe.
  • Click on the given recipe link in the post.
  • Read the recipe and gather all the ingredients that are required for the recipe.
  • Prepare the recipe by following the method/instructions given in the recipe card.
  • Serve to your guests and enjoy!

PLEASE NOTE: Nutritional values are estimated by a computer and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes. For personalised dietary advice, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.

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Whipped Goat Cheese

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This Whipped Goat Cheese Dip with honey is made with 5 simple ingredients and takes only 5 minutes to make! It's creamy, slightly sweet, slightly savory and tastes amazing!

Perfect as an appetizer or spread with crackers, on crostini or with fresh veggies.

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Mango Pico de Gallo

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This Mango Pico de Gallo is a tropical twist on the original Pico de Gallo recipe! Juicy mangoes, fresh tomatoes, crisp red onion, spicy jalapeno peppers and fresh cilantro are tossed in fresh lime juice to make this colourful salsa. 

It's naturally vegan, gluten-free and ready in 10 minutes. Serve as an appetizer or side dish.

I love it with these Air Fryer Fajitas!

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Puff Pastry Apple Tart (easy, quick)

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This easy Puff Pastry Apple Tart recipe is the perfect simple dessert! Simply slice apples, coat in sugar and layer over a store-bought puff pastry and bake until golden brown. I've baked mine in the Air Fryer but you can use the oven too. 

It is naturally suitable for vegans, vegetarians and is egg-free. 

Puff pastry apple tarts are on a wire rack that is held by female hands
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Israeli Salad

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This fresh Israeli Salad is a wonderful Middle Eastern side dish. It is made with finely chopped cucumber, tomato, red onion and peppers.

It is naturally vegan, gluten-free, with a total prep time of 10 minutes.

Female hands are holding a bowl of Israeli salad
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Shirazi Salad

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Shirazi Salad or Salad-e Shirazi is a tangy Persian salad made with chopped cucumber, tomato and red onion. It is simply dressed with lemon juice, olive oil and dried mint.

This simple salad is naturally vegan and gluten-free and is the perfect side dish for so many meals. 

Shirazi salad served in a light blue bowl
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Lentil Salad

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You will be making this Green Lentil Salad recipe over and over again! Tender green lentils and veggies are tossed in a lemon garlic dressing. It is packed with textures and flavor - perfect for any season, rain or shine!

It is vegan, naturally gluten-free and works well for meal prep, as a side salad or main.

Female hands holding a bowl of lentil salad
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Whole Masoor Dal (Sabut Masoor Dal)

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This Whole Masoor Dal recipe is perfect for a mid-week meal alongside boiled rice and roti. Sabut Masoor Dal or Whole Brown Lentils make a perfect Indian curry that is so quick and easy to prepare. 

This everyday dal is naturally vegan and gluten-free. Instant Pot and Stove Top pressure cooker recipe included.

whole masoor dal in a pan with serving spoon
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Samosa Sauce - 12 Samosa Dipping Sauces

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Serve crispy samosas alongside these 12 finger-licking samosa sauces or samosa chutneys to dip into. Choose one or a few of these samosa dipping sauces to pair with Indian appetizers.

All sauce recipes are suitable for vegetarians, some vegan and are gluten-free. Included in the recipe card is a Red Samosa Sauce recipe with step by step instructions and video.

four samosa sauces in small white dipping bowls in a tray next to cooked samosas
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Bhindi Bhaji (Restaurant/Takeaway Style)

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Prepare this delicious Bhindi Bhaji recipe for your next curry night! Okra are tossed in a onion, tomato gravy and flavoured with Indian spices - just like the Indian Okra Curry served at your local takeaway.

This main or vegetarian side dish is naturally vegan and gluten-free. Don't forgot to check out the helpful tips in the post to make perfect Bhindi Masala without any slime.

Bhindi bhaji served in a small kadai style bowl with serving spoons
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Best Eggless Cheesecake (Baked)

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You will not miss eggs in this Baked Eggless Cheesecake recipe. It has all the hallmarks of a perfect New York Cheesecake without needing eggs - it has a rich, creamy and dense filling with a buttery crust.

It is the perfect dessert for a small party, get-together and more!

a slice of eggless baked cheesecake on a small plate next to whole cheesecake
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