page_title: Ras malai
section_title: Variations
hierarchical_section_title: Ras malai / Variations
caption_attribution_description: English: Rasmalai Dessert
context_page_description: Ras malai or rossomalai is a dessert originating from the eastern regions of the Indian subcontinent, possibly Bengal. The name ras malai is the Hindi cognate of Bengali: rosh, meaning "juice", and malai, meaning "cream". It has been described as "a rich cheesecake without a crust". The sweet is of Bengali origin; according to K.C. Das Grandsons, it was invented by K.C. Das. It is also a popular dessert in Pakistan.
context_section_description: Different types of rasmalai can be found in different areas. In Dhaka and Rangpur, the rasmalais are similar in shape to the rasgullas.
caption: Ras malai dessert
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