Diwali Special: These offbeat fusion mithai and desserts are a must try

Get your sugar rush with quirky and offbeat fusion mithai and desserts

Add a bon bon to your boondi
Indulge in the frozen Boondi Bonbons, a unique take on the classic Indian boondi ladoos, offered by the artisanal cremery, Sucres Des Terres. Each box contains four boondi bonbon varieties like Sweet Heart Lemon Tart, Clean Mean Vanilla Bean, Roasted Pistachio and Bean to Jar with decadent chocolate.
At: 24 Rashid Mansion, Samunder Point, Dr Anne Besant Road, Worli.
Call: 9920985880
Cost: Rs 950 (for a box)

Would you like a Thandai cupcake?
Love cupcakes and enjoy mithai too? This Diwali, try these pretty cupcakes that come in flavours like Thandai, Malai Barfi, Gulab Jamun, Motichoor, Kaju Katli and more. Who needs boring ol’ dabbas of assorted mithai when you can have these?
At: The Boston Cupcakery, shop 5, New Kamal Kunj, 33rd Road, Pali Hill, Bandra (W).
Call: 30151179
Cost: 500 (box of six)

Try a fun Badam Halwa shot
This dessert combines the robust nutty flavours of roasted almonds and spices like cardamom and nutmeg in the traditional Badam Halwa with delicate Frangipani sponge and a hint of rose. These are served in a glass jar or shot glasses, and best eaten warm.
Time: 10 am to 10 pm
At: Country Of Origin outlets at Nepean Sea Road, Bandra and Juhu.
Call: 26244422
Cost: Rs 1,000 for a 750ml jar, Rs 250 for a dessert shot

Eat the pataka
This Diwali, ditch bursting those noisy firecrackers and instead, tuck into one. Home chef Etee Podar of All My Sins, is offering Baked Edible Chakris for the festive season. These cool spirals are made from vanilla and chocolate cookies. Or opt for Bliss Over Bite’s edible Rocket Singh — crunchy, nutty chocolate firecrackers.
Call: 9820651129 (All My Sins), 9699850002 (Bliss Over Bite)
Cost: Rs 350 (for a box of 12 chakris); Rs 100 (pack of two firecrackers)

Scoop out ladoos
Ditch the sweet boxes and replace them instead with dessert jars. Food portal FreshMenu has introduced new desserts in a jar in flavours like Motichoor Cheesecake Jar — creamy cheesecake, crunchy nuts and a topping of motichoor pellets with pistachio and vark; and Paan and Berry Cheesecake Jar — a toasted almonds and cashews base with stewed mixed berries, paan syrup and silver vark.
Log on to: www.freshmenu.com
Cost: 150

A nutty affair
What celebration is complete without that staple dried fruit box? This year, consume your dried fruit encased with artisanal chocolates or as toppings on madeleines. Cocoatease’s English Toffees are crisp caramels encased in chocolate and coated in rich nuts. The Rochers are packed with nuts and dried fruits, and coated with pure chocolate. Meanwhile, baker Anurita of Eighth by Anurita has created Saffron Pistachio French Madeleines — a combination of pistachios, saffron and orange zest baked in a madeline mould.
Call: 9820008543 (Cocoatease); 9820267003 (Eight by Anurita)
Cost: From Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,000 per kg; Rs 900 (a box of 12 madeleines)
Log on to: eighthbyanurita.com

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