Aug 12, 2025

8 Indian Desserts That Made It To The Global Level

Aanya Mehta

Gulab Jamun

A favourite worldwide, this melt in the mouth dessert was beautifully reimagined on MasterChef Australia, served with spiced crème and pistachios.

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Rasmalai

Its creamy texture and aromatic milk have made Rasmalai a popular plated dessert in upscale global Indian restaurants and on cooking reality shows.

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Jalebi

Once called the “Indian funnel cake,” Jalebi featured on MasterChef India and UK, reinvented as delicate sugar art with saffron foam.

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Kulfi

From street food to gourmet plates, kulfi was transformed into deconstructed forms on MasterChef Australia using liquid nitrogen and edible flowers.

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Mishti Doi

Sweet yogurt with a caramel touch, mishti doi has been modernised into mousse and parfaits on various cooking platforms.

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Kaju Katli

This diamond shaped treat made it to global Diwali features and was reinterpreted as layered bites in fusion cuisine challenges.

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Gajar Ka Halwa

A staple in Indian homes, this dessert was recently turned into a mille-feuille-inspired creation on MasterChef India, drawing praise for its richness.

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Coconut Laddoos

Often made vegan and gluten free, this dessert’s modern versions with fruit fillings and nut coatings are celebrated in wellness oriented global menus.

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