7 Milk-Based Sweets To Enjoy In Summer

By Krati Purwar

June 1, 2024

Milk is an integral part of Indian cuisine, used to make a variety of delicacies, including sweets and savouries. As the summer temperature keeps soaring, here are a few chilled milk-based desserts that you must try. 

Kulfi

Kulfi is an Indian variant of ice cream that you must relish in summer to experience respite from heat. Each bite is a burst of flavour in the mouth.

Chhena

Chenna is also a milk-based delicacy that comes dipped in chilled sugar syrup. You can get a can of chenna, refrigerate it, and gulp down a chilled piece at once.

Kheer

Kheer is made by boiling milk along with ingredients like sevai, rice, and sabudana. Garnish it with cardamom, saffron, and crushed dried fruits to elevate its taste.

Ras Malai

Ras malai is considered among premium quality milk-based desserts. It reportedly originated in West Bengal, but the sweet dish is available in shops across India.

Milk Cake

Milk cake is a creamy delight that melts in the mouth the moment you bite it. The recipe is easy to follow and can be stored in the fridge to increase its shelf life. 

Shrikhand

Shrikhand is the most popular sweet in Maharashtra and Gujarat. It is made with strained yoghurt and flavoured with spices and nuts. 

Dudhi Halwa

Dudhi halwa is made by cooking bottle gourd with milk, ghee, khoya, and nuts. Garnish it with crushed cardamoms and rose petals and enjoy.