Royal Burfi Date Puff Bites are a simple, easy, and quick dessert that is rich, flaky, and irresistibly delicious. This festive 20-minute Diwali dessert has soft dates which are stuffed with a creamy milk powder burfi filling, wrapped in buttery puff pastry, and baked to golden perfection.
These puff pastry date bites mingle all the elegance of royal Indian dessert flavors with a modern fusion dessert twist which makes them an ideal treat for any festivals, holiday parties, or special occasions.
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The wonderful thing is that this burfi stuffed dates recipe is not only for festivals, celebrations, or parties, they can be enjoyed anytime you want something exotic, easy to make and delicious.
This last-minute Diwali special recipe is perfect for those who love traditional sweets with a modern twist for a new taste and flavor.
Plus, they are simple, eggless, vegetarian, and certainly gift-worthy.
About Royal Burfi Date Puff Bites
This Royal Burfi Date Puff Bites Recipe brings together the richness of dates, milk powder, saffron, cardamom, and chopped nuts with the light crispness of puff pastry. Each bite has soft dates filled with milk powder burfi, rolled in puff pastry, and baked into a beautiful golden sweet.
Think of it as a treat between a homemade Indian mithai and a premium dessert café treat which looks gourmet, festive, and so gorgeous that you can’t take your eyes off. And one bite in and you.
These Royal Burfi Date Puff Bites have everything I love about homemade fusion desserts which has the essence of Indian mithai and western flavours.
They are elegant, quick, and ideal for festivals, parties, or family celebrations. They are also great for gifting.
It is an easy festive sweet recipe that looks impressive yet beginner friendly. You can even make these make-ahead sweets a day in advance for fuss-free festive preparation.
Whether you are looking for a royal dessert for festivals, a gift-worthy sweet, or a trending Indian dessert, this recipe ticks every box.
How This Recipe Came to Life
Every year around Diwali, my kitchen turns into a little sweet factory. There is always the sweet scenting aroma of saffron, cardamom, and ghee wafting through the house, the true scent of Indian celebration which my neighbors cannot resist.
One evening before Diwali last, I wanted to make something quick yet festive for the Diwali party. Something that had the charm of authentic Indian mithai but looked like a modern royal dessert.
I found puff pastry sheets, some milk powder, and a box of soft dates in the pantry waiting to be used. That is when the idea struck, why not combine them all into a single, bite-sized fusion of dessert and make them a showstopper.
I combined a simple burfi filling with the flaky texture of puff pastry and the sweetness of dates, and the result was pure magic. Crisp, creamy, and rich with saffron and cardamom treats. My family loved it instantly and said it tasted like bakery-style mithai. It quickly became our go-to Diwali dessert recipe, perfect for gifting, parties, and festive sharing.
Now it is one of my favorite DIY Diwali treats, and I am thrilled to share it with you so you can bring that same joy and sparkle to your festive dessert table.
Why You’ll Love the Recipe
This Royal Burfi Date Puff Bites
are simple yet easy to make
are ready in just 20 mins
are great for last-minute Diwali prep
uses simple ingredients
has no mawa, no condensed milk
are eggless and vegetarian
can also be made vegan
are ideal gifting
Ingredients
For Burfi Stuffing
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Milk Powder – It is the main ingredient for making a rich, homemade burfi base. If you are into the vegan version, use coconut flour or dairy-free milk powder.
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Ghee – It is essential in any Indian dessert recipe, which is usually added for shine and richness to the filling.
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Icing sugar – It is added for sweetness. Adding sweetener is totally optional here, so if you want to make it without a sweetener, you can omit it.
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Flavoring: To flavor this sweet with a classic mithai aroma, I have used a combination of cardamom powder and saffron strands. You can also use other flavorings like rose or kewra extract, or pinch of nutmeg.
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Nuts: I used a mix of chopped nuts like almonds, cashews, and pistachios.
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Milk – It is used as a liquid to give it a smooth, pipeable consistency.
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Garnishing – I have garnished these bites with the burfi mixture, chopped nuts, dried rose petals, and edible silver or gold leaf to a festive premium dessert touch.
For Date Bites
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Puff pastry sheets – Thawed frozen puff pastry shells are used for rolling the stuffed dates to give it that crisp, flaky shell.
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Dates – You can use either soft or Medjool dates which are naturally sweet and chewy.
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Milk – For brushing the pastry sheets, I used milk to help them achieve a golden crust. You can also use melted butter for brushing.
How to Make
Making these khajur stuffed burfi rolls is remarkably simple. Just make the Burfi Filling by combining milk powder, ghee, icing sugar, saffron, cardamom, and nuts.
Gradually add milk until smooth and thick. The mixture should be creamy and of pipeable consistency. Transfer it to a piping bag and set it aside. This is your quick milk powder burfi recipe base which does not require any mawa!
Next, fill the dates by removing the pit and piping 1–2 teaspoons of the burfi filling inside.
Then cut the puff pastry sheets into 1-inch strips. Wrap each stuffed date tightly with one strip and seal the ends. It gives you that signature puff pastry sweets texture when baked.
Brush them with milk and bake them in a preheated oven for 15–20 minutes, until puffed and golden.
Cool for 10–15 minutes. Top with leftover burfi mixture. Garnish with crushed nuts, rose petals, and edible gold leaf for a royal finish. Serve warm or at room temperature and enjoy!
Variations
Rose flavored filling
For a floral twist, add a splash of rose water, rose syrup, or rose extract to the mawa filling.
Cocoa Filling
Simply replace saffron and cardamom with cocoa powder for chocolatey fusion cooking ideas.
Other Nuts
Feel free to try different nuts like pecans or hazelnuts or walnuts for a different flavor.
Indian Sweet Filling
Instead of using burfi filling you can use pre-made or store-bought crushed sweets like motichoor ladoo, rose kaju katli, rose badam ladoo, walnut halwa, badam burfi, or carrot halwa for filling for a super quick dessert recipe.
Serving Suggestions
You can serve these Royal Burfi Date Puff Bites warm or at room temperature.
They make lovely party food or a holiday recipe centerpiece at your festive table. Pair them with other festive sweets like walnut burfi, chocolate burfi, date stuffed coconut ladoo, almond halwa etc., as part of festival sweets platter.
They go beautifully well with masala chai or cafe mocha for a teatime snack.
They also make a lovely holiday gift, so you can also package them in decorative boxes as gift-worthy sweets for friends and relatives during Holi, Diwali, or Eid.
Storage Suggestions
To store, place them in an airtight box lined with parchment paper, and store them for up to 3 days at room temperature.
For a longer shelf life, you can also refrigerate them for up to 1 week.
When you want to eat, reheat them in the oven for 2–3 minutes before serving to restore freshness and crispness.
These bites make an ultimate make-ahead festive sweet as they stay fresh and flaky for 3 days.
Tips & Tricks to make the best Royal Burfi Date Puff Bites
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Puff Pastry: Keep puff pastry cold until baking for maximum flakiness. If the pastry gets too soft, pop it back in the fridge for a few minutes.
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Filling: Don’t overfill the dates; a little burfi mixture is just enough.
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Dates: If your dates are a little sticky or too soft, chill them in the fridge for 10 minutes before filling. This makes them firmer and easier to work with.
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Nuts: Top the filled dates with crushed nuts if desired.
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Sweetener: For a healthier twist, you can also use swap sugar with jaggery powder, coconut sugar, or palm sugar.
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Brushing: For extra shine, you can brush with milk twice before mid-bake. You can also use melted butter for brushing.
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Garnishing: I used edible silver to give it a royal finish. You can also use edible gold leaf for garnishing.
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Serving: If you are serving them for a party, arrange each puff bite in a mini cupcake liner. It looks stunning and makes it easy to pick up and serve.
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Royal Burfi Date Puff Bites (Step-by-step photo instructions)
Make the Burfi Filling
- In a small bowl, combine milk powder, ghee, icing sugar, saffron strands, cardamom powder, and chopped nuts. Mix well.
- Gradually add milk and stir until you get a smooth, pipeable, frosting-like consistency. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag and set it aside.
Fill the Dates
- If using pitted dates, simply make a small slit in each one. If not, make a slit and remove the pit carefully. Pipe 1–2 teaspoons of the prepared burfi filling into each cavity. Repeat until all the dates are filled. Set them aside, and reserve the remaining burfi mixture for garnishing later.
Shape the Rolls
- Place one puff pastry sheet on a rolling surface and cut it into 4–5 long, ribbon-like strips. Repeat with the remaining sheets, ensuring the strips are of even width. Take one burfi-stuffed date and roll a puff pastry strip tightly around it, sealing the ends. Repeat the process for all the dates. The date bites are now ready to bake.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the date bites on the prepared sheet and brush them with milk or melted butter for a golden, glossy crust. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the rolls are puffed up and golden brown.
Serving Royal Burfi Date Puff Bites
- Once baked, remove them from the oven and let them cool for 15–20 minutes. Top each baked date roll with a little burfi mixture and garnish with chopped nuts, dried rose petals, and edible silver leaves.
- Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your tasty, flaky, and royal Burfi Date Puff Bites!
Recipe Card
Royal Burfi Date Puff Bites [Recipe]
★★★★★
(Rating: 5 from 7 reviews)
| Prep time 🕐 | Cook time 🕐 | Total time 🕐 |
|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | ||
| Category ☶ | Cuisine ♨ | Serves ☺ |
| Desserts | Indian | 20 |
| Nutrition Info ⊛ | Serving size ⊚ | |
| 135 calories | 1 |
INGREDIENTS
For Burfi Stuffing
- 1/2 cup milk powder
- 1 tablespoon ghee
- 2 tablespoons icing sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 5–6 saffron strands
- 1 tablespoon chopped almonds
- 1 tablespoon chopped cashews
- 1 tablespoon chopped pistachios
- 2–3 tablespoons milk, or as needed
For Date Bites
- Frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 20 soft dates or Medjool dates
- Milk, for brushing
For Garnish
- Remaining burfi mixture
- Chopped nuts
- Dried rose petals
- Edible silver or gold leaves
INSTRUCTIONS:
Make the Burfi Filling
- In a small bowl, combine milk powder, ghee, icing sugar, saffron strands, cardamom powder, and chopped nuts. Mix well.
- Gradually add milk and stir until you get a smooth, pipeable, frosting-like consistency. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag and set it aside.
Fill the Dates
- If using pitted dates, simply make a small slit in each one. If not, make a slit and remove the pit carefully. Pipe 1–2 teaspoons of the prepared burfi filling into each cavity. Repeat until all the dates are filled. Set them aside, and reserve the remaining burfi mixture for garnishing later.
Shape the Rolls
- Place one puff pastry sheet on a rolling surface and cut it into 4–5 long, ribbon-like strips. Repeat with the remaining sheets, ensuring the strips are of even width. Take one burfi-stuffed date and roll a puff pastry strip tightly around it, sealing the ends. Repeat the process for all the dates. The date bites are now ready to bake.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the date bites on the prepared sheet and brush them with milk or melted butter for a golden, glossy crust. Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the rolls are puffed up and golden brown.
Serving Royal Burfi Date Puff Bites
- Once baked, remove them from the oven and let them cool for 15–20 minutes. Top each baked date roll with a little burfi mixture and garnish with chopped nuts, dried rose petals, and edible silver leaves.
- Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy your tasty, flaky, and royal Burfi Date Puff Bites!
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NOTES:
- For a healthier twist, you can also swap sugar with jaggery powder, coconut sugar, or palm sugar.
- For extra shine, you can brush with milk twice before mid-bake. You can also use melted butter for brushing.
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