Raksha Bandhan has always been one of my favourite festivals. It’s a day filled with love, laughter, sibling nostalgia and family traditions. Growing up, the day always revolved around gathering together, tying rakhis and, of course, sharing plenty of sweets.
No matter how old we get, there’s something special about opening a box of mithai or sitting down with a plate of homemade desserts after the rakhi ceremony.
For me, food has always been one of the best ways to celebrate the bond between siblings, which is why I’ve put together this collection of my favourite Raksha Bandhan sweets from the blog.
Whether you’re looking for traditional Indian mithai, quick burfi recipes, syrup-soaked classics or modern fusion desserts, these recipes are perfect for your Raksha Bandhan celebrations.
20 Best-Ever Raksha Bandhan Sweets to Make at Home This Year
Looking for the perfect Raksha Bandhan sweets recipes? I've gathered 20 of my favourite homemade Indian desserts, from melt-in-the-mouth Kaju Katli and syrupy Gulab Jamun to modern favourites like Dubai Chocolate Burfi and Shrikhand Cheesecake. Whether you're celebrating with siblings, family or friends, these easy and delicious mithai recipes are guaranteed to make your Raksha Bandhan extra sweet.
Chocolate Cornflakes Burfi
Chocolate Cornflakes Burfi is a unique fusion Diwali sweet that combines creamy Indian burfi with crunchy chocolate-coated cornflakes. Inspired by two nostalgic favourites from Indian and British kitchens, this easy Chocolate Burfi recipe is perfect for festive gifting, dessert platters and Diwali celebrations.
Dubai Chocolate Burfi
Let's make a delicious, pistachio cream Dubai Chocolate Burfi with just 8 ingredients and very little effort! This recipe is inspired by the viral Dubai chocolate bar by FIX Dessert Chocolatier.
Gajar ka Halwa Dubai-Style Chocolate Bar
Introducing the Gajar ka Halwa Dubai-Style Chocolate Bar! This viral trend chocolate bar is filled with sweet carrot halwa, saffron and cardamom. This is the ultimate Indian fusion dessert for your Diwali mithai box.
Malindi Halwa Lozi (Kenyan Almond Halwa)
My first mithai love. Tapioca starch halwa studded with almonds and scented with rose, saffron and cardamom. This Kenyan-style halwa is traditionally wrapped in paper and sold by the log. Warm it up for a delicious, stretchy, jelly-like halwa. It's so fun to eat!
15-Minute Mango Burfi
This quick and simple recipe for the milky, fudgy South Asian sweet, Mango Burfi requires just a handful of ingredients and the texture is just like shop bought burfi!
Strawberry Barfi Recipe (2 Ingredients!)
Pink Strawberry Barfi is one of my favourite flavours when it comes to Indian sweets! I make barfi during festivals and for parties. It's so easy to prepare this barfi using strawberry ice cream! It's a melt-and-mix operation that requires just 2 ingredients and 15 minutes of your time. A tub of shop-bought ice cream and milk powder is all you need. It really is the easiest barfi recipe in the world. Everyone will be asking you for the recipe and nobody will believe you when you tell them how you made it!
Perfect Besan Barfi
Perfect Besan Barfi is a meltingly soft and creamy Indian sweet with roasted gram (chickpea) flour, sugar and nuts. Here's an entirely foolproof recipe that delivers amazing results every time.
Pistachio Katli
My signature recipe for one of the most famous Indian sweets, Pistachio Katli. This popular Indian sweet is made with pistachios and has a melt-in-the-mouth fondant texture. It's similar to barfi, a sweet confection typically made with milk, nuts and sugar. Edible silver is the crowning glory. If you like sweet and creamy marzipan, you’ll love these!
Barfi Recipe (2-Ingredient Ice Cream Barfi)
Learn how to make amazing Indian milk barfi with only two ingredients and without condensed milk. It's ready in just 15 minutes. You won't believe how easy it is to make fudgy milk barfi without condensed milk. The secret ingredient is vanilla ICE CREAM! This is an incredible tip for making quick and easy Indian barfi. Perfect for special occasions like Diwali and Eid.
Pistachio Barfi Recipe (2 Ingredients!)
Pistachio Barfi is a delicious, fudgy Indian sweet popular during festivals. My easy and unique pistachio barfi recipe takes 15 minutes to prepare thanks to an incredible trick I've developed. My secret ingredient is... wait for it... pistachio ice cream! The ice cream contains all the delicious, sweet pistachio flavours and enough sugar for a not-too-sweet pistachio barfi. This is next level Indian sweet making with ingredients you can easily find at the supermarket.
Kaju Katli Recipe
My signature recipe for one of the most famous Indian sweets, Kaju Katli. This popular Indian sweet is made with cashews and has a melt-in-the-mouth fondant texture. It's similar to barfi, a sweet confection typically made with nuts, sugar and cardamom. Edible silver is the crowning glory. If you like sweet and creamy marzipan, you’ll love them!
Shrikhand Cheesecake
Learn how to make sweet and creamy Shrikhand Cheesecake with a crunchy biscuit base. This easy baked cheesecake is eggless and inspired by the famous Indian yoghurt dessert, shrikhand.
Perfect Gulab Jamun
Gulab Jamun are one of the most famous Indian desserts. They're superstars at celebrations and perfect for whenever you crave something sweet. Imagine a soft, doughnut-like ball soaked in sweet, rosewater and cardamom syrup. Each bite is an explosion of flavour. So delicious. Follow my simple recipe and video for beautifully melt-in-the-mouth Gulab Jamun. Serve them warm with ice cream for the ultimate treat.
Gajar ka Halwa (Carrot Halwa Recipe)
This is Gajar ka Halwa with a sweet orange tadka, served with Italian mascarpone. It's a delicious, grown-up version of the traditional recipe.