Desserts

74 recipes

Jackfruit Unniyappam (Chakka Varatti)

Crisp, golden-brown unniyappam flavored with sweet chakka varatti (jackfruit preserve) and warm cardamom. These little fried rice cakes are perfect with a cup of evening tea.

Classic Tres Leches Cake

A light sponge soaked in three milks and topped with pillowy whipped cream — this classic tres leches cake is irresistibly moist and perfect for sharing. Make it the night before for the best, melt-in-your-mouth results.

Classic Lemon Madeleines

Light, shell-shaped French sponge cakes with a hint of lemon and the deep, toasty flavor of browned butter. They bake quickly and are perfect with afternoon tea or coffee.

Crunchy Cornflakes Cookies

Buttery cookies coated in crunchy cornflakes and topped with colorful M&M candies make a fun, kid-friendly treat. These cookies are simple to assemble and bake, perfect for lunchboxes or an after-school snack.

Kanjivellam Halwa (Rice Water Halwa)

A comforting, naturally sweet halwa made from rice water and rice flour, sweetened with jaggery and finished with coconut and toasted nuts. It’s fragrant, simple to make, and a lovely way to use leftover kanji.

Hidden Heart Surprise Cupcakes

Classic vanilla cupcakes with a playful red-heart surprise tucked inside each cake—easy to make from a box mix and perfect for parties or Valentine’s treats.

Vanilla Heart Cookies

Simple, buttery vanilla cookies cut into sweet heart shapes — perfect for gifting or a cozy tea-time treat. These crisp little biscuits are lightly dusted with sugar and bake up pale golden in just 15 to 20 minutes.

Sweet Potato Jamuns

Soft, syrup-soaked jamuns made from sweet potato, lightly fried and steeped in a fragrant cardamom-rose syrup—an easy, comforting twist on a classic Indian sweet.

Malabar Kaipola (Banana and Egg Snack)

Kaipola is a comforting Malabar snack made with banana and eggs, gently cooked in ghee until golden and set. It uses just a few pantry staples and makes a lovely Iftar or evening treat.

Ripe Papaya Payasam (Kerala Style)

A fragrant, creamy Kerala payasam made with ripe papaya, sago, jaggery and coconut milk—perfect for Vishu or any time you want a naturally sweet, comforting dessert.