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    You are here: Home / Recipe Collections / The BEST Instant Pot Indian Desserts

    The BEST Instant Pot Indian Desserts

    Alpa Jain - Author of Culinary Shades.
    Modified: Nov 6, 2023 · Published: Apr 20, 2021 by Alpa Jain · Leave a Comment
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    Instant pot is perfect for making desserts and sweets. You can make delicious Indian desserts in the instant pot with the least effort. Some desserts like rice kheer and vermicelli pudding are dump-and-go recipes. Some desserts like rasgulla and ras malai are extremely easy to make compared to the traditional ways.

    The flavor of Indian desserts is enhanced by nuts and spices or a blend like milk masala powder.

    This is a great list of mouthwatering Indian desserts made in the instant pot. They can be easily made for special occasions, parties, and potlucks to complement Indian appetizers or an Indian charcuterie board!

    Instant Pot Carrot Halwa
    Carrot halwa or gajar halwa is an Indian carrot pudding. It is a gluten-free dessert and can be made vegan. This is an easy recipe to make carrot halwa in the Instant Pot with just 4 main ingredients!
    Instant Pot gajar halwa
    Carrot Halwa in a bowl and garnished with split cashew nut.

    Shrikhand - Greek Yogurt Dessert
    Shrikhand is a gluten-free Indian dessert made with strained or Greek yogurt. Shrikhand is sweet and tangy in taste, and thick in consistency. It is served as a side dish with Indian meals. Check out how to make authentic shrikhand at home from Greek yogurt made in instant pot.
    Shrikhand recipe
    shrikhand in a bowl.

    Mishti Doi Recipe
    Mishti doi or sweet yogurt is a 3 ingredient dessert. Check out this quick and easy recipe to make mishti doi in Instant Pot using evaporated milk.
    Mishti doi recipe
    mishti doi in a jar.

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    Strawberry kulfi chunks served in a plate with cut strawberry.
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    Instant Pot Rasmalai
    Rasmalai is a popular Indian dessert. Check out how to make soft rasmalai with this easy instant pot recipe which does not require rasgulla!
    Instant Pot rasmalai
    2 pieces of Rasmalai served in a bowl.

    Rasgulla in Instant Pot
    Rasgulla is an Indian dessert made with paneer. This is an easy recipe to make instant pot rasgulla without boiling water and sugar to make the syrup!
    Instant Pot rasgulla
    bowl full of rasgulla.

    Kheer Recipe (Instant Pot & Stovetop)
    Indian rice pudding is known as kheer. This is a quick and easy kheer recipe in Instant Pot and stovetop that is made with basic three ingredients - milk, sugar, and rice. Optionally evaporated milk is added for a creamier taste.
    Kheer recipe
    Rice kheer in a bowl.

    Vermicelli Kheer (Instant Pot & Stovetop)
    Vermicelli kheer also known as sheer khurma, seviyan kheer, is an Indian dessert made with milk and noodles. It can be served warm or chilled and can be easily made in an Instant Pot or on the stovetop.
    Vermicelli kheer recipe
    vermicelli kheer served in bowls.

    Basundi Shots
    Basundi is a delicious Indian dessert made with milk. Please your family and friends with this easy instant pot recipe with a twist by serving it as basundi shots during a potluck or a party.
    Basundi shots
    Basundi shots.

    Dudhi Halwa | Lauki Halwa in Instant Pot
    Dudhi halwa or lauki halwa is an Indian dessert made with bottlegourd (calabash). It is an easy dessert to make for any occasion. This is an easy recipe to make bottlegourd halwa in instant pot.
    Instant Pot dudhi halwa
    instant pot dudhi halwa in a bowl.

    Moong Dal Halwa in Instant Pot
    Moong dal halwa is a traditional Indian dessert made with split yellow lentils or moong dal. It is gluten-free. Check out how to make instant pot moong dal halwa recipe with soaked moong dal.
    Instant Pot moong dal halwa
    moong dal halwa served in aplate.

    Fruit Custard | Fruit Salad
    Fruit custard or fruit salad is a 3 ingredient Indian eggless dessert recipe made with custard powder. Seasonal fruits are topped with creamy custard sauce which can be made effortlessly in an Instant Pot or on stovetop.
    Fruit custard
    indian custard in a bowl with fruits and tutti frutti.

    Cham Cham (Indian Dessert)
    Cham cham or chom chom is an Indian sweet made from paneer. It can be made in various colors like pink, yellow or white. Check out how to make cham cham at home.
    Cham cham recipe
    cham cham in a plate.

    Kalakand Recipe
    Kalakand is a popular Indian dessert. It can be made with ricotta cheese or paneer. First paneer is made in instant pot and then kalakand is made in instant pot or stovetop.
    Kalalkand recipe
    kalakand pieces in a tray.

    Instant Pot Tapioca Pudding
    Tapioca pudding is a perfect dessert that can be enjoyed anytime by kids and adults alike. It can be served warm or chilled and flavored as per taste. Check out this easy 3-ingredient recipe to make tapioca pudding in the instant pot and that too without eggs! It is gluten-free and can be made vegan easily.
    Instant Pot tapioca pudding
    Tapioca pudding in a bowl.

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