Dessert

Thandai Mousse — Holi Fusion Tapioca Pearl Dessert

By Heta Updated August 11, 2026

Thandai mousse layers color-soaked tapioca pearls with a whipped cream, Greek yogurt, and thandai powder mousse. A fusion Holi dessert sweetened with honey.

This fusion thandai recipe has all the traditional thandai flavors but looks so fresh with all the colors.

Thandai mousse in small glass cups topped with saffron strands, slivered pistachios, and dried rose petals

Thandai mousse

Heta
This fusion thandai(spiced almond milk) recipe has all the traditional thandai flavors but looks so fresh with all the colors.
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Prep Time 4 hours
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 2
Calories

Equipment

  • 1 microwave optional

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup Tapioca
  • Food colors
  • 3 cup Water divided
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp Thandai powder
  • 2-3 tbsp Honey (divided)

Instructions
 

For colored tapioca

  • Divide Tapioca in 4 different bowls
    1/4 cup Tapioca
  • Divide water into bowls and add food colors
    Food colors , 3 cup Water divided
  • Soak for 3-4 hours
  • After 3-4hrs remove water and microwave tapioca for 30 seconds
  • Now add 1tbsp water and 1tsp honey to it to keep them seprated

For mousse

  •  In a mixing bowl add whipping cream. Whip until stiff
    1 cup Heavy cream
  • Add yogurt, honey and thandai powder. Combine everything.-
    1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp Thandai powder, 2-3 tbsp Honey (divided)
  • In a serving glass, layer tapioca and thandai mousse. Enjoy chilled.
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Thandai mousse close-up showing the creamy pale-yellow layer with tapioca pearls and nut garnish on top

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