Looking for a handheld dessert after lunch or dinner? Go for a cupcake, which is easily available and just as easy to eat too. You also have so many options with cupcakes, because you can find them in so many different flavours such as red velvet, chocolate, vanilla, and more.
Another pick from the Indian desserts category, halwa is often considered to be soul food. Halwa originated in Persia and is very commonly enjoyed throughout the Middle East too. While this dessert is usually eaten during the winter season or at weddings and festivals in India, it is super easy to make and can be eaten any time of day at home as well.
Is there really anything as satisfying as a moist, luscious chocolate cake after dinner? You can choose from a myriad of chocolatey options, from Dutch Truffle Cake to Chocoholic Cake to Opium Cake and Hazelnut Praline Mousse Cake.
Many people consider lemon tarts to be the best dessert after dinner, because this dessert is the perfect way to cut through any fatty or dairy heavy meals. The biscuity crust offers a beautiful snap and sweetness, which pairs beautifully with the tangy lemon curd inside. The lemon curd also acts as a palate cleanser, bringing it back to life after a heavy meal.
This four-ingredient strawberry tart recipe is so goddamn easy to make, you'll never want to make another dessert again.
For those who prefer eating Indian desserts after their evening meal, a decadent rasmalai can be the perfect way to end a feast. Originating from Orissa, this dessert is made by soaking cottage cheese in thick reduced milk, and topping it with dry fruits and nuts as well as saffron for a hint of luxury. You can enjoy this thick and luscious desi dessert any time of the day, but it feels extra special to consume it after dinner.
This one is for people who like to nibble on something sweet after dinner but don’t want to eat something too heavy. Cookies are small bites of heaven that can satisfy your sweet tooth without going overboard or being too heavy. There are so many different cookies to choose from, be it a simple butter cookie or a substantial cookie with complex flavours and textures.
If you don’t like overly sweet desserts but still get peckish after dinner, a fruit custard is the right pick for you. That’s because any sweetness of the custard is easily offset by the fresh fruit like apples, oranges, grapes, bananas, and more. This dessert is also a filling and substantial choice if you’re looking to eat dessert for dinner, because it’s easy to eat and allows you to fill up on desserts without the extra guilt.