It’s Women’s Day and it’s all about celebrating the amazing women in your life and what better way to do that than with something sweet? Whether you are planning a quiet night in, a surprise for your colleagues or just a treat for yourself, you don’t need to spend hours in the kitchen to make something special. With just a few ingredients and quick tricks you can whip up delicious desserts that look and taste like they took way more effort.
Think of no-bake treats, warm and comforting Indian sweets or quick chocolate-based indulgences – there’s always a way to make Women’s Day extra special without the stress. Whether you have leftover fruits, pantry staples like jaggery and ghee or even biscuits and chocolates lying around, there’s a dessert waiting to be made. A drizzle of saffron infused honey, a pinch of cardamom or even a handful of roasted nuts can transform a simple dish into something special.
So, if time isn’t on your side, don’t worry. These quick and easy Women’s Day dessert recipes will save the day and make your celebration as sweet as it should be.
Got biscuits, cocoa powder and condensed milk? Turn them into instant chocolate ladoos! Crush the biscuits, mix with cocoa and condensed milk and roll into small balls. Add a pinch of cardamom for an Indian touch. Coat with crushed nuts or desiccated coconut and you have a no-fuss dessert in minutes.
Want a Bengali dessert that takes minimal effort? This is it. Mash fresh paneer (or store-bought chhena) with jaggery and a little malai (cream). Shape into small discs and top with chopped pistachios and saffron. The natural sweetness of jaggery gives it an earthy flavor, perfect for a no-cook dessert.
When you don’t have time to simmer milk for hours, cheat your way to a quick rabri parfait. Mix thickened cream with condensed milk, add a pinch of cardamom and layer with crushed dry fruits and saffron. Serve in small glasses for a fancy Women’s Day dessert.
Why stick to plain pedas when you can add a little chocolate magic? Mix store-bought khoya with cocoa powder and powdered sugar, shape into pedas and top with chopped almonds. This quick fix combines Indian flavors with a little indulgence, perfect for celebrating.
Turn phirni into a stylish last-minute dessert. Make a simple rice phirni by cooking ground rice with milk and sugar. Add a few drops of rose water, serve in shot glasses and top with dried rose petals and silver vark for an elegant touch.
For a healthy treat, go for stuffed dates. Open soft dates, remove the seed and fill with gulkand (rose petal jam), chopped nuts and khoya. The gulkand sweetness is just so unique and refreshing for Women’s Day.
Just 3 ingredients required for this one—coconut, condensed milk and ghee. Mix everything in a pan and cook for 5-7 minutes till it comes together. Press into a tray, cut into squares and garnish with saffron or edible silver for a festive look.
Mousse in 5 minutes? Yes, it’s possible! Whip fresh cream with cocoa powder and a pinch of chai masala for an Indian twist. Spoon into serving bowls and top with grated chocolate or roasted nuts. The warmth of spices and chocolate makes this an easy yet elegant dessert.
Upgrade your besan burfi by adding melted dark chocolate. Roast besan in ghee, mix with jaggery and pour in melted chocolate before setting it into a tray. Once set, cut into squares and enjoy a quick yet festive dessert.
No cooking, no hassle—just mix hung curd with powdered sugar, saffron infused milk and chopped pistachios. Serve chilled for a creamy and refreshing dessert that’s indulgent without much effort.
With these quick and easy desserts, you can whip up something in no time and make it a special treat. Whether it’s a chocolate peda, shrikhand or besan fudge, each one has a twist while keeping it simple. Using Indian ingredients like saffron, cardamom, jaggery and gulkand gives it a familiar and festive feel.
So, gather your ingredients, take a few minutes and make something special for the women in your life.