The festival of lights-Diwali-is almost incomplete without relishing a variety of traditional Indian sweets. The centre of celebration would be these desserts-from the very rich syrupy sweets to the literally melt-in-your-mouth little confections! If you plan for your Diwali 2025 feast, below are ten iconic Indian sweets that never go out of fashion.

Diwali 2025 Sweets You Must Try

1. Gulab Jamun

Soft, delicious, cake-like balls made of khoya (or reduced milk) and soaked in an aromatic sugar syrup are an all-time favorite. Their soft, melt-in-the-mouth goodness with cardamom-infused syrup makes them a must-have during Diwali.

2. Rasgulla

Rasgullas come from Bengal. Spongy chhena balls (cottage cheese) cooked in light sugar syrup have a delicate sweetness and soft texture, making them a delight for the festival.

3. Ladoos

Whether besan ladoos, motichoor ladoos, or coconut ladoos, these round treats symbolize prosperity and happiness. Ladoos are an easy make-and-gift option during Diwali celebrations.

4. Kaju Katli

Sweetened with an extraordinarily sweet flavor, Kaju Katli is often diamond-shaped and adored in every Indian household. These are treat cashew fudge garnished with edible silver foil.

5. Barfi

A variety of flavors are developed for barfi, including coconut, pista, and chocolate. These milk-based sweets are soft and creamy; hence, they occupy a significant portion of festive platters.

6. Jalebi

Golden and crispy, Jalebi is rather a syrup-drenched treat generally enjoyed warm. Its spiraled structure and insatiable taste deem it a Diwali staple.

7. Peda

Soft and rich in texture, Peda is made with condensed milk and flavored with cardamom. It can also be flavored with saffron or pistachio.

8. Sandesh

Another Bengali classic, Sandesh is derived from fresh chhena and flavored with cardamom or saffron. It has a soft, delicate texture, thus making it a light, yet indulgent festive sweet.

9. Chhena Murki

Renowned for its small squares or cubes of chhena cooked in sugar syrup, Chhena Murki is for mildly sweet enthusiasts who do not burden their taste on dessert-richness.

10. Soan Papdi

Flaky, crispy, melt-in-the-mouth gram flour confection made with sugar and ghee. The airy texture and nutty flavor ensure it has aspirational status in the list of must-have Diwali sweets for all times.

Diwali symbolizes light and joy and togetherness, and no festivity is complete without these classic sweets of India. From Gulab Jamun to Kaju Katli, these desserts do not only find a way to appease the sweet tooth but also lend themselves to infuse tradition into the Diwali 2025 celebrations.

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