15-Minute Fruit Custard Recipe

Ingredients:

For Custard Base:

• 2 cups (480 ml) milk

• 3 tablespoons custard powder (vanilla flavor works best)

• ¼ cup (50 g) sugar

Fruits (Chopped/Diced):

• ¼ cup mango

• 3 tablespoons pomegranate

• 3 tablespoons green grapes (halved)

• 3 tablespoons apples (roughly chopped)

• 2 tablespoons black grapes (halved)

• 1 medium banana (sliced just before serving)

‍ Instructions:

Step 1: Mix Custard Powder

1. In a small bowl, add 3 tablespoons of custard powder.

2. Pour in about ¼ cup (60 ml) of milk (taken from the 2 cups) and mix it well to form a smooth slurry. Set aside.

Step 2: Heat Milk and Sugar

1. In a saucepan, pour the remaining 1¾ cups (420 ml) of milk and bring it to a boil on medium heat.

2. Add ¼ cup sugar and stir until fully dissolved.

Step 3: Add Custard Slurry

1. Reduce the heat to low.

2. Slowly pour in the custard slurry while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

3. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens. The custard should coat the back of a spoon.

Step 4: Cool the Custard

1. Turn off the heat and let the custard cool to room temperature.

2. Once cool, refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to chill (or use ice bath for faster cooling).

Step 5: Add Fruits

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped fruits: mango, pomegranate, green grapes, black grapes, apples, and finally the banana (slice it right before mixing to prevent browning).

2. Pour the chilled custard over the fruits and mix gently.

Serving Tips:

• Serve chilled, garnished with a few extra pomegranate seeds or mint leaves.

• For a richer taste, add a dash of cardamom powder or rose essence to the custard before chilling.

⏱️ Total Time: 15 minutes

Yields: 3–4 servings