Collection of 50+ Holi Desserts (2023 edition)

// Festival of Holi is incomplete without Sweets. Here is a collection of colorful and delectable Holi sweet recipes which will shine your Holi sweets table.


The Indian festival of colors, HOLI is coming in a few days. Other than playing with bright and beautiful colors this festival is famous for exotic and delicious sweets knows as ‘Mithai’.

Like any other celebration, this festival is incomplete without Sweets. Here we have compiled a collection of 50+ colorful and delectable Holi sweet recipes which would surely shine your Holi sweets and snacks table.

Here you will find traditional Indian Sweets and also modernized and healthified versions of authentic sweets.

These divine delicacies are just perfect for Holi Party and they would beautifully go with your favorite snacks and drinks.

Wishing you all a colorful Holi.


1.) Aamras Recipe - Sweet Mango Puree

Aamras is a traditional sweet made by pureeing mangoes with sugar, and a little milk/water. This sweet is served with hot puri (deep-fried Indian flatbread).

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2.) Aloo Ka Halwa- Potato Halwa (Recipe Video)

Aloo Ka Halwa is a very tasty, easy and gluten-free dessert is cooked with boiled mashed potatoes, ghee, and sugar. You can serve it anytime as a dessert.

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3.) Atta Biscuits - Whole Wheat Indian Cookies Recipe

These everyday Atta Biscuits aka Whole Wheat Indian Cookies are popular tea time cookies in India. Easy, eggless, crispy and scented with cardamom.

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4.) Atta Ladoo

Atta Ladoo is a traditional and delicious North Indian sweet made during winter. Made with wheat flour, dry fruits, sweetener, and ghee.

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5.) Atte Ka Halwa Recipe - Wheat Flour Halwa

Learn How To Make Aate Ka Halwa | Atte Ka Halwa Recipe with a simple video tutorial. This insanely delicious aate ka halwa is roasted with a ghee.

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6.) Badam Burfi Recipe

Classic Badam Burfi aka Badam Katli made with whole almonds or blanched almond Flour! This is a very easy that can be made by beginners.

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7.) Badam Ladoo

Badam Ladoo or almonds Ladoo are rich, flavorful & delicious Indian sweet balls prepared with almonds, sweetener, ghee, & nuts.

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8.) Besan Halwa

Besan Halwa or Besan Ka Halwa is a popular and delicious Indian dessert served during festive occasions and celebrations.

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9.) Besan Ladoo Recipe - Sweet Chickpea Flour Balls

Besan Ladoo is one of the most popular Indian desserts. These ladoos are so fragrant, delicious and have a melt-in-mouth texture. A must during festivals.

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10.) Best Gulab Jamun Recipe

My Ginger Garlic Kitchen. Gulab Jamun Recipe | How to Make Gulaab Jamun With Khoya At Home. These gulab jamuns made from traditional mawa tastes the best.

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11.) Best Malpua Recipe

Mawa Malpua is a delicious and popular Rajasthani dessert where fried pancakes dipped in flavoured warm sugar syrup and served warm along with kesar rabdi.

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12.) Bhapa Doi

Enjoy the taste of Bengal with Bhapa Doi, a creamy, melt-in-mouth yogurt dessert. Perfect for any occasion, ready in 30 mins.

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13.) Blueberry Mango Froyo Marble Bars

These Froyo Marble Bars made with blueberry and mango lassi are lighter, and healthier option when it comes to a frozen treat. This can cool you down.

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14.) Bread Gulab Jamun Recipe - Instant Bread Gulaab Jamun

Learn how to make Bread Gulab Jamun with a video tutorial. Bread gulab jamun is an instant, and easy version of making a popular Indian dessert gulab jamun.

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15.) Bread Malai Roll

Bread Malai Roll is a delightful Indian sweet where bread slices are stuffed with filling and then dunked into a creamy and flavourful milk.

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16.) Butter Cookies - Eggless Butter Biscuit - Piped Cookies

These tender, crumbly, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious butter cookies are perfect for any occasion. Serve them with evening coffee or simply as a snack.

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17.) Carrot Halwa - How to Make Gajar Halwa

How to Make Gajar Ka Halwa | Carrot Halwa. This is a chewy halwa which is bursting with awesome cardamom-y flavor and nutty texture.

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18.) Chum Chum Recipe - Bengali Sweet Chomchom

Chum Chum is a popular authentic Sweet Dish which hails from the Eastern Indian state of West Bengal. This post shows how to make soft and spongy Cham Cham.

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19.) Coconut Burfi Roll

Easy Coconut Burfi Roll  (Indian fudge) made with desiccated coconut, and milk powder and flavored with saffron and cardamom.

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20.) Creamy Chocolate Vermicelli Pudding

If you are looking for chocolate, cardamom, nuts and vermicelli in one dish, this dessert is for you. It is super quick, easy and ready in 25 minutes.

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21.) Dry Fruits Laddu

Dry fruits laddu is delicious, healthy, nutritious, and quick to make energy balls that are sweetened with dates and raisins

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22.) Fruit Cream Rice Kheer Recipe - Indian Kheer Pudding

Fruit Cream Rice Kheer is a fusion Indian dessert. These individual desserts are an enticing amalgamation of chilled rice kheer, fruit cream, and chocolate.

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23.) Fruit Rabri

Fruit Rabri (also known as Fruit Rabdi) is a typical North Indian sweet dish that is rich, creamy, fruity, and appetizingly sweet.

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24.) Ghevar - How To Make Jaipuri Malai Ghevar

Learn to make Ghevar with a video. Ghewar is a disc-shaped Rajasthani Dessert made using thick metal molds. It is cooked during festivals like Holi and Teej.

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25.) Gujiya Recipe | Mawa Gujiya Recipe

Mawa Gujiya is an Indian style deep fried pastry loaded with mawa (dried milk) stuffing. Gujiyas are crispy from outside and delectably sweet from inside.

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26.) Gulab Jamun Cookies

These classic, delicious, and melt-in-mouth Gulab Jamun Cookies are made with some simple ingredients. They make the ideal festive treat.

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27.) Gulkand Dessert Paratha With Gulkand Raita Recipe

This dessert paratha is a painless dessert paratha which can be made with only a few ingredients. This is rustic but nutty and so full of amazing flavors.

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28.) Gulkand Pista Kulfi - Rose and Pistachio Frozen Dessert

Kulfi is a popular indian frozen dessert, and this rose jam and pistachio flavored kulfi has an authentic chewy texture. It is super cute and tastes awesome.

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29.) Gulkand Shrikhand Recipe - Rose Flavoured Greek Yogurt

Gulkand (Rose) Shrikhand is an Indian dessert made by using strained yogurt and flavored with Gulkand, rose water and cardamom. Serve with Poori or as it is.

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30.) How to Make Soft Rasmalai At Home - Homemade Ras Malai

Rasmalai is a popular Bengali dessert where flattened cottage cheese balls are cooked in sugar syrup and then soaked in sweet, saffron flavored milk syrup.

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31.) Instant 5 Mins Coconut Ladoo - No Heat

This no heat Instant Coconut laddu is a quick and elegant Indian dessert recipe which is prepared with only 3 ingredients and is gluten free.

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32.) Instant Badam Halwa - Almond Halwa (Instant Pot + Pan)

Quick and delicious Badam Halwa (Almond pudding) made with almond flour, and cooked in Instant Pot. Perfect dessert for any occasion.

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33.) Instant Bread Rasmalai Recipe

Bread Rasmalai is the twisted version of traditional Rasmalai where instead of paneer balls bread slices are used for soaking in saffron flavored thick milk.

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34.) Instant Coconut Ladoo Recipe (Rose, Saffron, Cardamom)

Coconut or Nariyal Ladoo is a popular Indian sweet. Learn to make Instant Coconut Ladoo Recipe in 3 different flavours which are rose, saffron, and cardamom.

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35.) Instant Gajar Halwa

Delight in the flavors of Instant Gajar Halwa or Carrot Halwa, a quick and creamy carrot dessert. Perfect for winter or festive occasions.

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36.) Instant Mango Shrikhand - Mango Greek Yogurt Dessert

Learn to make Instant Mango Shrikhand with a video tutorial. Mango shrikhand is an Indian creamy, rich tropical flavorsome yogurt based dessert.

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37.) Instant Peach Jalebi Topped with Cream and Pistachio

This Instant Peach Jalebi is a twisted version of traditonal Indian sweet Jalebi which is a popular and traditional Indian sweet made on Indian festivals.

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38.) Instant Pot Gajar Halwa - Carrot Halwa Recipe

Gajar Halwa | Carrot Halwa dessert in Instant Pot or in a pressure cooker. This ia a rich, delicate, warm and delicious and absolutely decadent dessert.

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39.) Instant Strawberry Shrikhand - Strawberry Yogurt Dessert

Instant Strawberry Shrikhand Recipe | Strawberry Yogurt Dessert is a sweet dish made with strained yogurt and pureed strawberries and has an amazing taste.

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40.) Jalebi recipe

Jalebi is a quick and easy and popular Indian style funnel cake recipe. This video recipe makes juicy and crispy jalebi that can be made under 30 minutes.

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41.) Kaju Katli Recipe - Kaju Burfi - How to Make Kaju Katli

Kaju Katli is one of the most popular and delicious Indian sweets recipes. Learn to make traditional kaju katli with step by step video instructions.

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42.) Kaju Pista Roll Recipe - Cashew Pistachio Fudge

Kaju Pista Roll or Cashews Pistachios Fudge is a classic and popular Indian dessert laden with sweet and nutty flavors from cashews and pistachios.

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43.) Karachi Biscuit - Eggless Tutti Frutti Cookies Recipe

Eggless Tutti Frutti Cookies - Karachi Biscuits are one of the most popular tea time biscuits in India. Best served with a hot cup of tea or milk.

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44.) Kesar Elaichi Shrikhand - Greek Yosgurt Saffron Dessert

Kesar Elaichi Shrikhand (केसर इलाइची श्रीखंड) is a sweet dish which is prepared by using strained yogurt and flavored with cardamom and saffron.

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45.) Kesar Mawa Peda - Indian Milk Fudge - Instant Khoya Peda

Kesar Mawa Peda | Indian Milk Fudge | Instant Khoya Peda is a classic melt-in mouth Indian dessert which is usually made during festivals.

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46.) Kopra Pak - Nariyal Ki Burfi - Khopra Pak Video Recipe

Khopra Pak is a very sophisticatedly and delicately flavored coconut fudge. This sweet has intense coconut flavor and an amazing texture.

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47.) Lapsi Recipe - Cracked Wheat Sweet

Lapsi Recipe is a traditional Rajasthani and Gujarati dessert. This cracked wheat dessert is a moist and soft pudding. Best served warm.

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48.) Malai Ladoo

Malai Ladoo or Paneer Ladoo is a creamy, delicious, and melt-in-mouth sweet made with just a few basic ingredients. Great for Diwali, Holi.

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49.) Milk Powder Burfi

Milk powder burfi, or Milk Burfi is an Indian Style classic and delicious dense milk fudge which is melt-in-mouth and easy to make.

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50.) Mohanthal Recipe - Mohan Thal (2 Ways)

Mohanthal is a traditional Indian Sweet originated from Indian States of Gujarat and Rajasthan. This gram flour fudge has a rich flavor and delicious taste.

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51.) Moong Dal Halwa Recipe

How To Make Rajasthani Moong Dal Halwa — Rajasthani Moong Dal Halwa is a classic, rich and mouth-watering Indian dessert.

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52.) Motichoor Kheer - Laddu Ki Kheer

Motichoor Kheer or Laddu ki kheer is a quick and delicious dessert made using motichoor ladoos, milk, sugar, saffron and nuts. Ready under 20 minutes.

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53.) Motichoor Ladoo - How to Make Motichur Laddu

Motichoor Ladoo or Motichur Laddu is a round-shaped sweet dish made with saffron-coloured fine and tiny chickpea flour pearls or balls. Perfect festive sweet.

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54.) Mysore Pak - How to Make South Indian Ghee Mysore Pak

Mysore Pak is a popular, aromatic, delicious, and melt-in-mouth sweet from South India. This delicate sweet is made with chickpea flour, sugar, and ghee.

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55.) No Cook Thandai Kulfi

5 minute No-Cook Thandai Kulfi is a super creamy, rich, and delicious frozen treat made with milk, cream, thandai powder, and kewra water.

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56.) Peanut Date Roll

This healthy and delicious Peanut Date Roll recipe makes a show-stopper dessert for any festive celebration like Makar Sankranti, or Holi.

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57.) Peanut Ladoo

Peanut Ladoo is a quick, healthy, nutritious, vegan, gluten-free, and delicious Indian sweet made with  peanuts, jaggery, and cardamom.

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58.) Pineapple Shrikhand

Discover the delightful Pineapple Shrikhand in this creamy dessert recipe that balances the tangy sweetness of pineapple with the yogurt.

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59.) Pista Katli

This Pista Katli or Pista Kaju Katli is a nutty, and scrumptious Indian sweet dish that is often served as an after-meal dessert.

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60.) Rajasthani Besan Churma - Chickpea Flour Indian Dessert

Make Rajasthani besan churma at home, with the simple tips and tricks I have given in this recipe. Besan churma recipe with a video tutorial.

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61.) Rajasthani Gulab Churma Recipe - Rose Choorma Without Oven

Rajasthani Gulab Churma or Rose Choorma is a special delicacy of Rajasthani cuisine which is served with dal aati. Learn to make this dessert at home.

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62.) Rajasthani Mawa Kachori Recipe

Mawe ki kachori or Jaipuri Mawa kachori is a famous Rajasthani sweet. These are stuffed with sweet mawa filling and then deep-fried and coated in sugar syrup.

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63.) Rajbhog Recipe - Kesar Rasgulla

Rajbhog is a popular and traditional Bengali Sweet. Here, crushed dry fruit stuffed paneer cheese balls are cooked in a saffron cardamom flavored sugar syrup.

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64.) Rasgulla Recipe - How To Make Soft and Spongy Rasgulla

Spongy Rasgulla is a popular Indian sweet recipe where melt-in-mouth soft paneer balls are cooked in a sugar syrup. Learn to make Bengali rasgulla at home.

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65.) Rava Laddu - Rava Ladoo

Learn how to make Rava Laddu, a popular Indian sweet, perfect for festive occasions like Diwali and Holi. It has a melt-in-the-mouth texture.

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66.) Rose Kaju Katli

Rose Kaju Katli is a fusion and classic take on a traditional and popular Indian sweet dish Kaju Katli. Perfect for festivals and parties.

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67.) Saffron Rice Kheer - Kesar Chawal Ki Kheer (Video)

This Saffron Rice Kheer is a classic, rich and creamy Indian rice pudding flavored with cardamom, saffron and rose water. This makes a great dessert.

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68.) Seviyan Kheer - Rose Flavored Vermicelli Pudding

Seviyan kheer or Rose Flavored Vermicelli Pudding is a very delicious and popular Indian dessert prepared with thin vermicelli, milk, sugar, and rose water.

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69.) Shahi Tukda

Shahi Tukda is a type of bread pudding where ghee-fried bread slices are dunked in sugar syrup and are generously covered creamy rabri.

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70.) Summer Melon Dessert - Kharbuje Ka Panna Recipe

Summer Melon Dessert | Kharbuje Ka Panna Recipe. This is an ultimate healthy dessert on a hot summer day.

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71.) Thandai Burfi

Thandai Burfi is a classic and delicious Indian sweet dish (mithai) for the festival of Holi and other special occasions.

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72.) Thandai Cheesecake

Thandai Cheesecake is a creamy, delicious no-bake dessert which makes it an ideal treat for Holi! Made without egg, gelatin, and agar agar.

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73.) Thandai Powder + Thandai Milkshake

Thandai Powder (premix) is a healthy and delicious powder mix made with the goodness of nuts, seeds, saffron, and rose.

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74.) Thandai Shrikhand

Thandai Shrikhand is a delicious, creamy, smooth, rich, flavor-bursting Indian dessert made using strained yogurt, and thandai powder.

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75.) Thandai Truffles

Experience the joy of Holi with our fusion Thandai Truffles recipe - where traditional flavors meet chocolate in a delightful dessert.

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76.) Walnut Burfi

Learn how to make the perfect walnut burfi, a classic Indian dessert that is both delicious and easy to make. Made with a few ingredients.

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77.) Walnut Halwa (Akhrot Halwa)

Immerse yourself in the rich, nutty flavors of Walnut Halwa or Akhrot Halwa, which is a n Indian dessert made with walnuts, ghee, and sugar.

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