List of Bangladeshi sweets and desserts Facts for Kids

This is a list of delicious Bengali sweets and desserts. Many of these sweet treats are special to Bangladesh. However, some originally came from other parts of the Subcontinent. They were then made into new Bangladeshi versions. To learn more, you can check out: Bangladeshi cuisine, Bengali cuisine, Mughlai cuisine, and South Asian cuisine.

Sweet Treats of Bangladesh
- Milk-Based Delights
- Other Delicious Sweets
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Sweet Treats of Bangladesh

Bengali sweets are famous for being super tasty. They often use fresh milk products like chhena (a type of cheese). Many of these sweets are soaked in sweet syrups. They are perfect for celebrations or just as a yummy snack.

Milk-Based Delights

Many Bengali sweets are made from milk or chhena. This gives them a rich and creamy taste.

Roshogolla: This is one of the most famous Bengali sweets! It's a soft, spongy ball made from chhena. These balls are cooked in a light sugar syrup. Roshogollas from Barisal are especially well-known.
Roshomalai: Imagine small, soft chhena balls. Now, imagine them soaked in sweet, creamy milk. That's Roshomalai! It's a very popular dessert from Cumilla.
Chomchom: These sweets are shaped like cylinders. They are made from flour, cream, and sugar. Chomchoms are often flavored with saffron and lemon juice. Sometimes they are even topped with coconut flakes. The Chomchom from Tangail is very famous.
Sandesh: This sweet is also made from chhena. It can be molded into many different shapes and sizes. Sandesh can be soft and crumbly or firm. There are many types, like those from Shatkhira.
Mishti Doi: This is a type of sweet yogurt. It's thick, creamy, and has a lovely sweet taste. It's often served in clay pots. The Mishti Doi from Bogra is a favorite.
Kalojam: These are dark, almost black, fried milk-based sweets. They are soaked in sugar syrup. They are similar to Gulab Jamun but have a unique texture.
Pantua: These are deep-fried balls made from chhena. They are then soaked in a sweet syrup. They are often enjoyed warm.
Ledikeni: This sweet is similar to Pantua. It is also made from chhena and sugar. It is fried in ghee and then soaked in syrup.
Lyangcha: This is another fried sweet made from milk solids. It is shaped like a cylinder and soaked in sugar syrup.
Shor Bhaja: This unique sweet is made from layers of thickened milk cream. These layers are fried until golden. Then, they are dipped in a sweet sugar syrup.
Shahi Jilapi: These are twisted coils of flour. They are deep-fried until crispy. Then, they are soaked in a sweet sugar syrup. Shahi Jilapi from Old Dhaka is very popular.

Other Delicious Sweets

Not all Bengali sweets are milk-based. Some use other ingredients like flour or coconut.

Bundiya: These are tiny, crispy fried droplets made from flour. They are often soaked in sugar syrup. Bundiya is usually made with ghee, which gives it a rich flavor.
Malapua: This is a sweet pancake-like dessert. It is often made with flour, milk, and sugar. Malapua is usually fried and then soaked in syrup.
Mihidana: This sweet is made from tiny grains of besan flour. These grains are fried and then soaked in sugar syrup. Mihidana from West Bengal is well-known.
Pitha: Pithas are a wide variety of traditional cakes or dumplings. They are very popular in Bangladesh, especially in areas like Barisal and Khulna. Pithas can be sweet or savory. They are often made during festivals.
Narkeler Naru: These are sweet coconut balls. They are made from grated coconut and jaggery or sugar. They are a simple and delicious treat from rural Bengal.
Tusha Shinni: This sweet from Sylhet is made from flour. It is often mixed with sugar syrup.