Indian Sweet Crepes (Patishapta)
A Hindu celebration of the harvest, Sankranti is an occasion on which sweet and savory rice flour crepes known as Patishapta are eaten
Sweet Farmer’s Cheese Balls (Roshagullas)
Roshagullas, simple golf ball-size sweets created by kneading and forming farmer’s cheese into a ball and boiling it, are one of the most widely eaten sweets in India
Molasses and Mango Nut Balls (Gurer Sandesh)
Sandesh, simple sweet cheese balls, are the Bengali lifeblood, and there are confectionery shops on practically every corner that prove it
Coconut Cham Chams
Cham chams are among the most vibrant of Bengali sweets. Frequently colored in hues of pink and yellow, these oblong treats are covered in coconut powder
Sticky Gingerbread Cake with Whipped Crème Fraîche
This warmly spiced Sticky Gingerbread Cake is a fine addition to any holiday dessert spread, especially when accompanied by slightly sour, crème fraîche-kissed whipped cream
Indian Rice Pudding (Payesh)
Payesh is a special occasion food in the Bengal province of India. While birthday cake rules supreme in the west, in Bengal this Indian rice pudding is king
Lemon-Ginger Icebox Cake
If you’re looking for a respite from traditional and often heavy holiday desserts, try this light, refreshing, and easy-to-assemble Lemon-Ginger Icebox Cake
Blue Cheese and Fig Shortbread
Lightly sweet and delicately savory, these Blue Cheese and Fig Shortbread cookies are good with a cup of tea in the afternoon or a glass of wine in the evening
Vermont Creamery Three Cream Cake
Nutty, moist Three Cream Cake is layered with thick, rich crème fraîche and salted caramel; just one bite and you’ll be a crème fraîche fan for life
Tiramisu with BelGioioso Mascarpone
Tiramisu is a traditional Italian dessert that balances the rich sweetness of mascarpone with the slightly bitter depth of cocoa and espresso
