Famous bengali sweets.

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1. Mohan Bhog
Mohan Bhog is a semolina-based sweet dish. Found in various shapes and sizes, rich and delicious
2. Lobongo Latika
A  Lobongo Latika is a crowd favourite. Maida, khoya, nutmeg powder, coconut (grated), ghee, nuts, raisins, cardamom, cloves and sugar blend beautifully to bring forth this heavenly traditional sweetmeat. The striking feature is how the pastry is well folded and sealed with a clove.
3. Roshogulla
These spongy-soft round mishtis, soaked in sugar syrup, have become an icon of Bengali cuisine. 
4. Bhapa Doi
Bhapa Doi is made by blending yogurt and condensed milk. It becomes more tasteful with the garnishing of almonds and pistachios.
5. Malai Chom Chom
A lovely golden brown hue and a rich dense texture make Malai Chom Chom an unforgettable rendezvous. Made with chenna with slight hint of kesar, it is best served chilled.

6. Nolen Gurer Payesh
Nolen Gurer Payesh is a winter delicacy for the Bengalis. It is made with milk, rice and special 'gur' which is available during winters only. This dish is mastered with the richness of jaggery and loads of stirring while you cook!
7. Pantuwa
Pantuwa is a one-of-a-kind traditional sweet that Bongs swear by. These deep brown sweet balls look hard from outside but are very soft from inside. They are deep fried which gives them such a heartwarming rich color.
8. Pati Shapta
Pati Shapta is prepared with a filling of coconut and jaggery, along with a thin crepe made of maida, sooji and rice flour. You can serve it hot or cold.
9.  Raj Bhog
These yellow spongy soft balls flavoured and coloured with kesar will take you on a trip to heaven!
10. Chanar Jeelapi

Made of paneer, khoya and maida, Chanar Jeelapi is another sumptuous dessert

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