Independence Day 2024: Try these Independence Day special sweets at home to celebrate!

Independence Day 2024: As India is all set to celebrate its 78th Independence Day, it is time to celebrate an achievement that stands strong and boasts of a rich and diverse cultural heritage. Independence Day marks the country’s independence from the British Raj and is celebrated every year on 15th August by hoisting the national flag and singing patriotic songs along with the exchange of sweets and greetings. It is a national holiday and people stay at home with their families and celebrate by watching patriotic programmes on television, attending cultural programmes and most importantly flying kites with friends and family- an activity that symbolises the freedom and spirit of the country.

The festival of Independence Day is a great opportunity to think about and appreciate our vibrant culture that defines the country and puts it on the global map. You can start the celebrations by enjoying the wide range of traditional foods and delicacies of India. India is a country with delicious tastes and palates that vary from state to state. From the chilli flavours of the South to the diverse flavours of North India, there is a lot of variety to choose from. But what is a festival without sweetness, right? From Bengal’s Roshogolla to Agra’s Petha, there is no end to the delicious sweets in India. Let’s take a look at some of the Independence Day special food recipes that you can make at home to celebrate the festival. These sweets will definitely make your holidays with family a little more special.

Here are 5 best tricolour sweets to prepare at home on Independence Day 2024:

(Also read: Independence Day: 29 most iconic dishes from across India)

1. Tricolor Thai Fruit Jelly

Fruit juices like orange, lychee and kiwi combined with coconut milk and lemon flavours make for a delicious jelly dish that is sure to please kids! Tricolor Fruit Jelly is not only a very tasty dish to eat on holidays, but also a very fun dessert to make with kids!

_{2020 Independence Day: Thai fruit jelly is a delicious, sweet and extremely refreshing dessert.}

2. Tricolor Macaroons

Who wouldn’t love to gorge on thick and creamy macaroons on a holiday? These French biscuits which come in many flavors and colors can now be made at home without any hassle! Stuffed with cream cheese filling and decorated with the national tricolor, these macaroons are perfect to make at home and celebrate Independence Day.

3. Tricolor Cheesecake

This is the perfect dessert for you to celebrate the festival. Made with a crunchy, crushed biscuit base, mixed with butter, layered and baked till golden brown and topped with a delicious cream cheese mix, this tricolour cheesecake is a great choice for an Independence Day dessert.

_{2020 Independence Day: Cheesecake is one dessert you can never refuse!}

4. Tricolor Trifle

Packed with the goodness of fruits, custard and cream, this trifle has layers of fruits on top of thick and creamy custard. A delicious mixture of milk, sugar, vanilla essence and custard topped with fruits like sliced ​​bananas, kiwis and oranges in the colours of the tricolour.

_{2020Independence Day: The goodness of fruits, cream and custard all come together to make for the delicious taste of this tricolour trifle. Photo Credit: NDTV Beeps.}

5. Phirni Trio

A classic Indian dessert to make at home, phirni is a mixture of milk and sugar along with nuts and dry fruits. Here is a wonderful phirni recipe with three of the most popular flavours- mango, raspberry and blueberry.

_{2020 Independence Day: Classic Phirni with three different fruit flavours.}

Gather some basic kitchen ingredients and prepare these sweet recipes at home this Independence Day. Let us know your favourite recipe in the comments section below.