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.