Soulful Desserts To Try This Season To Beat The Heat
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Discover the best summer desserts to try this season, from mango sundaes and Banoffee Pie to Khubani Ka Meetha and Payasam.
Whether you prefer something fruity, chilled, rich, or traditional, these desserts promise a delicious escape from the summer heat.
Summer desserts are no longer just about ice cream and cold drinks. This season, restaurants and cafés are serving indulgent creations that combine comfort, nostalgia, and refreshing flavours in equal measure. From tropical mango sundaes and creamy Banoffee Pie to royal Hyderabadi desserts and comforting bowls of Payasam, these soulful treats offer the perfect way to cool down while satisfying your sweet cravings.
Mango Mexican Chilli Sundae & Mango Dasher
Carvel India
This summer, indulge in the perfect mango escape with Carvel India’s newly launched mango dessert collection, a vibrant celebration of the season’s most-loved fruit. Featuring indulgent creations like the Mango Dasher and Mango Mexican Chilli Sundae, the range brings together luscious mango flavours, creamy textures, and refreshing sweetness in every bite.
Crafted to capture the essence of summer, these desserts beautifully balance fruity freshness with rich decadence, making them a must-try for every mango lover. Bright, flavourful, and irresistibly tropical, the collection is the ultimate seasonal treat.
Location: DLF Promenade Vasant Kunj, Connaught Place, and Elan Miracle, Gurugram
Banoffee Pie
Café Delhi Heights
This summer season, Café Delhi Heights invites guests to indulge in its signature Banoffee Pie, a light, creamy dessert layered with a buttery biscuit base, rich caramel, fresh bananas, and fluffy whipped cream. Served perfectly chilled, it is the ideal sweet treat to unwind with during warm summer afternoons.
Balancing crunch, creaminess, and freshness in every bite, the Banoffee Pie makes for the perfect companion to leisurely brunches, coffee dates, or post-meal dessert cravings. Paired with a refreshing cooler or iced beverage, it is a summer indulgence that truly hits the spot.
Location: Available at all outlets
Khubani Ka Meetha — A Royal Indulgence
Singh Sahib, Gurugram
A dessert that carries the quiet opulence of royal kitchens, Khubani Ka Meetha is where simplicity meets indulgence. Slow-cooked dried apricots are transformed into a luscious amber-hued compote, soft, velvety, and delicately tangy. Each spoonful melts effortlessly, releasing a balance of natural sweetness and gentle tartness that lingers on the palate.
Often crowned with a cloud of fresh cream or silky malai and finished with toasted almonds, this Hyderabadi classic feels both comforting and luxurious. The rich, glossy syrup wraps every bite in warmth, making it less of a dessert and more of an experience.
It is nostalgia served in a bowl, with flavours that evoke tradition, celebration, and a hint of royal decadence all at once.
Location: M3M 65th Avenue, Sector 65, Gurugram
Apple Pie Sundae
Iki & Gai, Sangam Courtyard
Blending comforting flavours with a refreshing summer twist, Iki & Gai’s Apple Pie Sundae is the perfect seasonal indulgence for dessert lovers. Featuring warm cinnamon-spiced apple pie paired with creamy cold ice cream and finished with a rich drizzle, the dessert strikes a delicious balance between cosy and cooling, making it ideal for sunny afternoons and laid-back summer evenings.
Known for its playful yet elevated approach to food and cocktails, Iki & Gai brings together textures and flavours that feel both nostalgic and indulgent in every spoonful. Whether enjoyed as a post-meal treat or during a summer catch-up, the Apple Pie Sundae offers a comforting escape from the heat while still feeling light, refreshing, and satisfying.
Location: Sangam Courtyard, Major Somnath Marg, KD Colony, RK Puram
Payasam
Atmanam, Gurugram
Moving beyond fancy plated desserts and frozen indulgences, Atmanam brings guests back to the comforting simplicity of a timeless South Indian classic, Payasam. Warm, nourishing, and deeply rooted in tradition, this beloved dessert offers a soulful way to beat the summer heat while indulging in flavours that feel both familiar and satisfying.
At Atmanam, the Payasam is prepared with patience and authenticity, allowing the richness of full-cream milk, ghee, saffron, and freshly pounded cardamom to truly shine through. Whether made with sabudana, semolina, rice, or vermicelli, every spoonful carries the comforting warmth and creamy texture that has made Payasam an integral part of Indian celebrations for generations.
Staying true to traditional recipes while elevating the dining experience through refined techniques, Atmanam embraces an approach rooted in heritage rather than fusion. Served warm, the dessert delivers a sense of comfort and nostalgia, making it a unique summer indulgence that feels both soothing and refreshing in its own way.
Location: AIPL Joy Central, Galleria Market, and Elan Miracle Mall, Gurugram
