11 Burfi Recipes To Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Indian Sweets

Whether you’re celebrating Diwali, Eid, or another special occasion, I’ve got the burfi recipe for you. Let’s explore the magic of the classic South Asian sweet, Burfi.

What is Burfi?

Burfi is a milk-based sweet from the Indian subcontinent with a fudge-like consistency. It’s made by evaporating milk until it’s thick, luscious and creamy. Typically this is a time-consuming process so today we have modern shortcuts that include using milk powder, sweetened condensed milk or even ricotta and other soft cheeses. Sugar and other flavourings go in to sweeten the traditional milk sweet. Burfi can be made in a variety of flavours (and I’ll share some of my favourites here). Traditional flavours like pistachio, almond, and cardamom, as well as modern twists such as cookie dough burfi, birthday cake burfi and mango burfi! Burfi is a popular dessert in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nepal. It’s often served during special occasions such as weddings, festivals, and religious holidays. Burfi is also a popular gift item. Your friends and family will love these colourful delights. Before we start getting stuck in to some delicious burfi recipes, here are some quick tips for things you might be wondering if you’re new to the world of burfi.

How long does burfi last?

Burfi can last for up to a week in the refrigerator. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

What is the best way to store burfi?

Burfi can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

Here are a few common mistakes people make when making burfi

Using low-quality milk powder Overcooking the burfi mixture Not stirring the mixture constantly Not letting the mixture cool completely before cutting into squares

11 Burfi Recipes to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

Request a burfi recipe!

And there we have it. A round up of some incredible burfis and how to make them for your next celebration. This plain milk powder burfi is the Indian sweet recipe my followers request the most. I think White Burfi has such a simple charm and universal appeal. It has true pistachio flavours (not just food colour or pistachio essence) and of course, gold and silver leaf on top. Perfect for gifting. Your family and friends will love it! Here’s an entirely foolproof recipe that delivers amazing results every time. I created this recipe using my favourite eggless cupcake recipe and it’s always a hit at parties. Layers of cardamom burfi, classic chocolate chip cookie dough and milk chocolate combined to create the wickedest chocolate burfi you’ll ever experience. Enjoy as a square or as a hot fudge-like pudding with ice cream. It is adapted from my Perfect Plain White Burfi recipe and it’s completely foolproof. Each square of burfi is perfectly crumbly and melts in the mouth. Indian sweets have never been so simple! Laced with ground cardamom and vanilla extract, floral undertones are created beneath a creamy layer of white chocolate. As soon as you take a bite, the fudge begins to melt on your tongue and a burst of subtle flavours take over. Bliss. Layer up the flavours, set and cut into large squares. There are so many more flavours to explore and I’d love to know which recipes you’d like me to post next from the selection below. Let me know in the comments what you’d like to see!

Kaju burfi (cashew burfi) Almond burfi Coconut burfi Chocolate burfi Coffee burfi Fruit burfi Kalakand