By Shreya Sarpal
January 4, 2026
Cham cham is a classic Bengali sweet made from fresh, soft chenna, gently simmered in light sugar syrup, resulting in a melt-in-the-mouth texture, delicate sweetness, and perfectly spongy finish.
It helps form rich, soft chenna that gives cham cham its signature sponginess.
A silky, crack-free chenna ensures evenly puffed and tender sweets.
Chenna should be soft and damp, as dry chenna leads to hard cham cham.
A light syrup allows the sweets to absorb sweetness without turning chewy.
Cooling time improves both flavour absorption and final texture.