8 Gulab Jamun Dishes You Can Try At Home

By Ujjainee Roy

December 31, 2023

Gulab jamun may just be the heartiest of mithais! But why not experiment with it further? If you like gulab jamun and can't get enough of its juiciness and spongy texture, try out these delicious gulab jamun recipes at home

Image Credit: Shutterstock

Gulab Jamun Ice Cream Sundae

Make this gorgeous sundae by cutting a couple of gulab jamuns into halves or quarters. Place them at the bottom of a bowl or glass. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream over the gulab jamuns and drizzle with chocolate sauce or caramel

Image Credit: Unsplash

Gulab Jamun Milkshake

Blend a few gulab jamuns with milk and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Add a pinch of cardamom powder for an extra layer of flavour. Pour the milkshake into a glass and garnish with chopped nuts.

Image Credit: Unsplash

Gulab Jamun Trifle

Make this layered delicacy which only needs a few ingredients. Cut gulab jamuns into bite-sized pieces. Layer them in a glass with whipped cream or custard and simply repeat the layers

Image Credit: Unsplash

Gulab Jamun Cheesecake Bites

This fusion dish is easy to make! Crush gulab jamuns and use the crumbs as a base for mini cheesecake bites. Top each cheesecake bite with a small piece of gulab jamun for a fusion of flavours

Image Credit: Unsplash

Gulab Jamun Pancakes

Make a batch of pancakes and place a gulab jamun in the centre of each pancake. Once cooked, fold the pancake over the gulab jamun for a delicious stuffed pancake.

Image Credit: Unsplash

Gulab Jamun Parfait

The process of making this is quite similar to a trifle. Layer crushed gulab jamuns with layers of rabri in a glass. Repeat the layers and refrigerate before serving.

Image Credit: Unsplash

Gulab Jamun Tiramisu

Swap ladyfingers with sliced gulab jamuns and layer them with mascarpone and coffee-soaked biscuits. Don't do more than three layers. Sprinkle a layer of cocoa powder on top

Image Credit: Unsplash

Gulab Jamun Waffle Sandwich

Cut gulab jamuns into halves and sandwich them between two waffles. Top with whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream. You can also dry out the gulab jamun with a sponge or napkin so the waffles don't get too soggy

Image Credit: Unsplash