photo credits: instagram
Soft and spongy cheese balls soaked in sugar syrup, Rasgulla is one of the most iconic Bengali sweets.
photo credits: instagram
A delicate sweet made from fresh chhena (paneer) and flavored with cardamom or saffron, often garnished with slivers of pistachio or almonds.
photo credits: instagram
Similar to Rasgulla but served in a creamy, sweetened milk sauce, often with a hint of saffron and crushed pistachios.
photo credits: instagram
Oval-shaped, spongy sweets made from chhena, soaked in sugar syrup, and often garnished with coconut flakes or pistachios.
photo credits: instagram
A variation of Sandesh, Sondesh is typically flavored with different ingredients such as rosewater, cocoa, or mango pulp.
photo credits: instagram
A deep-fried sweet, resembling Gulab Jamun, but with a distinct taste and texture. Pantua is often dunked in sugar syrup and sometimes garnished with saffron.
photo credits: instagram
These are soft, creamy, and mildly sweet treats made from a blend of chhena and mawa (milk solids), often coated with a thin layer of caramelized sugar.
photo credits: instagram
Similar to Gulab Jamun, Kalojam is darker in color and often smaller in size, with a rich flavor and a unique texture.
photo credits: instagram
A sweet yogurt dessert made by caramelizing sugar and adding it to yogurt to create a delightful sweet and tangy treat.
photo credits: instagram
A sweet cylindrical pastry made from deep-fried chhena and dunked in sugar syrup. Langcha is popular in parts of West Bengal.