By Akanksha
May 20, 2026
Summer in India is incomplete without mangoes. From juicy Alphonsos to sweet Kesar and Langra varieties, mangoes are used in many traditional desserts across the country.
A popular dessert from Maharashtra and Gujarat, mango shrikhand is made with thick hung curd, mango pulp, sugar and cardamom. It is creamy, chilled and works well as a dessert.
Aamras is one of the simplest and most loved mango dishes in western India. Fresh mango pulp is blended with a little sugar or milk and served cold with hot puris.
Mango kulfi is a rich frozen dessert made using milk, condensed milk and mango puree. Unlike regular ice cream, kulfi has a dense texture and stronger flavour.
This creamy rice dessert gets a fruity twist with mango puree. Mango phirni is prepared with ground rice, milk, sugar and fresh mangoes.
Mango rasmalai combines soft paneer discs with thick saffron milk and mango pulp. The dessert has become popular in many Indian homes and sweet shops during summer because of its rich flavour.
Mango kheer is a simple dessert that can be prepared with rice, Fresh mango puree is added after the milk mixture cools slightly to keep the flavour fresh. Dry fruits can be used as toppings.
This Bengali sweet is made with fresh chenna and mango pulp. Mango sandesh is soft, mildly sweet and often shaped into small bite-sized pieces.
Many home cooks now prepare eggless mango cheesecakes using biscuits, cream cheese and mango pulp. Indian-style versions often use paneer or hung curd for recipe.
Mango coconut ladoos are quick no-bake sweets made using desiccated coconut, condensed milk and mango puree. These ladoos can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days.
Mango falooda is a filling dessert drink made with mango puree, vermicelli, basil seeds, milk and ice cream. Served chilled.