Updated On: 28 January, 2026 04:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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These guilt-free treats mark a new era of fusion desserts amid the winter season. Photos Courtesy: Special Arrangement
January`s chill has wrapped every person in a shawl, craving the classic gajar ka halwa and garam jalebi -- both timeless favourites that warm almost every Indian`s soul.
These classics have been reinvented as India’s dessert scene is buzzing with fusions. Your homely classic is now turning into gajar ka halwa truffles with a sprinkle of orange zest, and jalebi cheesecake that brings back that nostalgic bliss instead of traditional rabdi. These guilt-free treats mark a new era of fusion desserts where nostalgia meets next-gen appeal, making classic sweets the new normal for today’s dessert lovers.