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Khorshapatta: A royal dessert from Bengali cuisine

Khorshapatta: A royal dessert from Bengali cuisine

Desserts

A traditional Bengali dessert, the Khorshapatta is a thin, flaky pastry filled with a rich cream, offering a delicate texture and a milky flavor.

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Recipe from Mehedi Abedin, MD Abu Siyam (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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Khorshapatta is a unique dessert from Bengali cuisine, perfect for celebrations and special occasions. Its smooth texture and milky flavor make it an unforgettable treat.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time1 hr
  • Cook time45 min
  • Resting15 min
  • Total2 hr
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodbread
  • Estimated cost$2.74 $0.46 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

6 people
  • $1.89
  • $0.20
  • $0.30
  • $0.07
  • $0.28

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 5 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. First, mix the flour and rice powder together, then add water to form a smooth paste. ≈ 4 min
  2. Let it rest for 15 minutes.
  3. On the other hand, in a saucepan, heat the milk until it reduces by half.
  4. Then, add the cream, sugar, and mix until the mixture thickens.
  5. Add cardamom powder and let it rest.
  6. This will form the base or the filling. ≈ 3 min
  7. Now, prepare some thin crepes (by cooking them on a lightly buttered hot plate) and, once they have cooled, fill them with cream and roll them up.
  8. Once all the rolls are prepared, arrange them carefully on a mug with a little warm milk and serve immediately. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Khorshapatta: A royal dessert from Bengali cuisine

  • rice flour: 1 cup$1.89
  • wheat flour: 1/2 cup$0.20
  • milk: 1 litre$0.30
  • Ground spices: 1/4 teaspoon$0.07
  • 2 tablespoons of butter$0.28

Total$2.74

that's $0.46 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • rice flour: 1 cup
  • wheat flour: 1/2 cup
  • milk: 1 litre
  • sugar: 1/2 cup (or to taste)
  • 120 ml of cream
  • Ground spices: 1/4 teaspoon
  • 2 tablespoons of butter
  • Add the necessary amount of water (to prepare the dough)

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