Fruit Custard (Homemade & Easy) Recipe
This homemade and easy Fruit Custard recipe features a smooth, creamy custard sauce made from milk, sugar, and custard powder, perfectly combined with a variety of fresh, chopped mixed fruits. Ideal as a refreshing dessert, this dish is simple to prepare on the stovetop and can be served chilled or at room temperature, making it a delightful treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
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Custard Sauce
- 2.5 cups whole milk
- 5 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoons custard powder
- 3 tablespoons whole milk (warm or at room temperature)
Mixed Fruits
- 1.5 to 2 cups chopped mixed fruits (apples, mangoes, sapota, banana, pears, strawberries, pomegranate)
Instructions
- Making custard sauce: Take the 2.5 cups of whole milk in a thick-bottomed pan or saucepan and place it on the stovetop. Heat the milk gently until it is simmering but not boiling.
- Prepare custard slurry: While the milk is heating, take 3 tablespoons of warm milk from the saucepan or warm separately and add 3 tablespoons of custard powder into it. Whisk thoroughly to form a smooth, lump-free slurry or paste.
- Add sugar to milk: Once the milk has gently heated, add 5 tablespoons of sugar. Stir well to dissolve the sugar completely.
- Add custard paste: Reduce the heat to low. Gradually add the custard slurry into the warm milk in small portions, stirring quickly after each addition to prevent lumps from forming. Continue until all custard paste is added.
- Cook custard: Keep stirring the mixture continuously on low heat to avoid lumps while cooking the custard. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes or until the mixture thickens to a creamy consistency. For a thicker custard, cook for a few more minutes.
- Cool custard: Remove the custard from heat and allow it to cool to room temperature. The custard will thicken further as it cools. Optionally, refrigerate the custard to chill before mixing with fruits.
- Prepare fruits: Chop the seasonal mixed fruits into bite-sized pieces. Recommended fruits include apples, papaya, banana, strawberries, mangoes, sapota, pears, and pomegranate. Avoid citrus fruits and melons.
- Combine fruits and custard: Once the custard has cooled, add the chopped mixed fruits to the custard and gently combine to mix well.
- Serve: Serve the fruit custard chilled or at room temperature. Garnish with additional fresh fruits, pomegranate arils, or chopped nuts and dry fruits as desired for extra texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use a thick-bottomed pan to prevent milk from scorching while heating.
- Whisk the custard powder with warm milk thoroughly to avoid lumps in the sauce.
- Avoid adding citrus fruits or melons as they may curdle the custard.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the sugar quantity according to taste.
- Fruit custard can be refrigerated for up to 1-2 days; add fresh fruits just before serving to maintain freshness.
- Use full-fat milk for creamier custard; low-fat milk may result in a thinner texture.
Keywords: Fruit Custard, Homemade Custard, Mixed Fruit Dessert, Easy Indian Dessert, Milk Custard with Fruits
