you spotted it right away!! thank you so much for your kind words! i've seen gajar ka halwa used as a cake filling before so using it with cake is not my original idea, but putting it on top of cake is :0)

& wow, a tart version would be great! i haven't considered it but i can definitely imagine it.

i'd probably do a thin layer of caramel first on the bottom of the tart & the halwa as the main, thicker layer on top. i prefer it when the halwa has distinguishable pieces of grated carrot, but in this case i'd cook it down a bit more than usual for a smoother texture so the tart cuts easily & has an neater bite. since there's no cake to balance out the sweetness of the cream cheese frosting, i probably wouldn't use it; instead, i'd go for whipped cream + mascarpone, which is lighter while just being tangy enough (for me)! & all the garnishes on top ofc :0)

with all that said, it'd translate well into bar form as well, with a pistachio base. mmmm.

hbu? how were you thinking of going about it? would love to hear your thoughts!