Fruit custard recipe with fresh fruits & milk

Introduction:

Fruit custard is a dessert that looks simple yet feels classy and refreshing at the same time. It is basically a combination of milk, custard powder and fresh fruits which makes it creamy, sweet and chilled in taste. Serving it during the summer season makes it even more enjoyable as the cool custard with fresh fruits gives double freshness. 

In south asian homes, especially in india and Pakistan, fruit custard is a very popular dessert. Whether it's a small party, family dinner, festive or eid people love to have it. The best part is that it is extremely easy to make and doesn't require expensive or rare ingredients. With just milk, custard powder, sugar and some fresh fruits, you can prepare this amazing dish. 

The charm of fruits custard is that every spoonful gives you the sweetness of creamy custard along with the natural freshness of fruits. The best thing about this dish is its flexibility you can add any fruits according to your preference. If you like mangoes, add mangoes, if you like grapes, add grapes, or even go for seasonal fruits papaya, chikoo or kiwi. Each version gives a unique taste.

Custard itself is a base dessert that comes in different flavors such as vanilla, strawberry, mango or chocolate. But fruit custard has its own special charm because it is a balanced essert not too heavy, not too light. Both kids and adults enjoy it.  For those who do not want having for this who do not want heavy sweets like gulab Jamun or pudding, fruit custard is the best option. In this recipe,we will use vanilla custard which blends perfectly with fruits. You can also try other flavors if you like. Let's see how to make perfect creamy and chilled fruit custard at home with simple ingredients.

 Ingredients:

• Milk 1 litre 

• Vanilla custard powder 3 to 4 tablespoons 

• Sugar 5 to 6 tablespoons (or as per your taste)

• Cold milk or water 1/2 cup (for making custard paste)

Chopped fruits:

• Apply 1 (chopped)

• Banana 1 (sliced)

• Mango 1 (diced)

• Grapes 1/2 cup (halved)

• Pomegranate 1/2 cup (seeds)

(You can also add your favorite seasonal fruits like papaya, chikoo, or kiwi).

Method:

1. Prepare custard paste: 

First, take 3 to 2 tablespoons of vanilla custard powder in a bowl. Add 1/2 cup of cold milk or water. Whisk it well until smooth with no lumps.  This step is very important because if you add the Powder directly into hot milk, lumps will form and ruin the texture. 

2. Heat the milk: 

Pour 1liter of milk into a heavy bottomed Pan and heat it on medium flame. When the milk comes to a gentle boil, add 5 to 6 tablespoons sugar and stir until fully dissolve. You can adjust the sugar according to the sweetness of the fruits. 

3. Add custard paste:

Slowly pour the custard on medium flame for about 5 to 7 minutes. Gradually, the mixture will start to thicken. Once you feel the custard has reached a medium thick consistency (not too runny, not too thick),  turn off the flame. Let it cool down to room temperature. 

5. Chili the custard: 

Once cooled, place the custard in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours. Chilled custard tastes and seat perfectly, giving the best texture. Never skip this step because cold custard is the real charm of fruit custard. 

6. Add fruits:

Take out the custard from the fridge and stir lightly. Now add all the chopped fruits apple, banana,  mango, grapes and pomegranate. At this stage, you may also add dry fruits like almonds, pistachios or cashews. Gently fold them in without mashing the fruits. 

7. Garnish and serve:

Pour the custard into serving bowls and garnish with some extra fruits or dry fruits on top. Serve chilled and enjoy the delicious dessert. 

Tips: 

1. Avoid lumps always dissolve custard powder in cold milk or water first. Adding it directly to hot milk will create lumps and spoil the texture. 

2. Check consistency the custard should neither be too thin nor too thick. A medium thick consistency is best, as it sets perfectly after being chilled in the fridge. 

3. Add fruits to cooled custard never add fruits into hot custard, it spoil their texture and some fruits (like banana or apple) may change color.

4. Adjust sugar carefully since fruits are naturally sweet, adjust the sugar according to fruit sweetness to avoid making the custard overly sweet.

5. Cut fruits at the last moment fruits like apple and banana oxidize quickly and turn black, so cut them just before adding to custard.

6. Use seasonal fruits every season's fruits gives a unique flavor to custard mango and lychee taste great in summer while orange and apple are perfect for winter. 

7. Add a dry fruits touch for a richer flavor, add roasted almonds or pistachios. This not only improves taste but also makes the custard look more presentable. 

Conclusion:

Fruits custard is a perfect homemade dessert that is both simple and elegant.  It's easy to prepare and doesn't require any expensive ingredients. With just milk, custard powder and some fresh fruits, you can make a refreshing, creamy and chilled sweet dish that is loved by all age groups. Whether it's a small family gathering or a festive, fruit custard will always be a great choice. 

Its biggest advantage is that you can adjust it according to your taste and seasonal fruits, enjoying a new flavor every time. So next time at a family dinner or friends party, do try serving a bowl of chilled fruit custard simple tasty and healthy all at once. 

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