🥣 Fruit Custard Recipe

📝 Description:

Fruit Custard is a delicious, creamy Indian dessert made by combining a sweet custard base with fresh seasonal fruits. It’s a perfect way to enjoy fruits, especially during the summer. The custard is usually made using custard powder, milk, and sugar, and it’s chilled before being mixed with fruits like apples, bananas, grapes, mangoes, and pomegranates.

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🍴 Servings:

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 1–2 hours
Total Time: ~30 minutes + chilling

🧾 Ingredients For Fruit Custard Recipe

For Custard:

• 2 cups (500 ml) full cream milk

• 2 tbsp custard powder (vanilla flavor is common)

• 3 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)

For Fruits (you can use a mix of the following):

• 1 small apple (chopped)

• 1 banana (sliced)

• ½ cup grapes (halved)

• 1 mango (diced)

• ¼ cup pomegranate seeds

• Optional: kiwi, papaya, strawberries, or other seasonal fruits

🍳 Instructions:

Step 1: Make the Custard Base

1. Take 2 tbsp of custard powder in a small bowl.

2. Add 3–4 tbsp cold milk (from the 2 cups) and mix well to form a smooth slurry without lumps.

3. In a saucepan, bring the remaining milk to a boil on medium heat.

4. Lower the flame, add sugar, and stir until dissolved.

5. Gradually add the custard slurry while stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

6. Cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens to a smooth, creamy consistency.

7. Turn off the heat and let it cool completely to room temperature.

Step 2: Chill the Custard

• Once cooled, refrigerate the custard for at least 1–2 hours until cold.

Step 3: Add Fruits

• Just before serving, gently mix in the chopped fruits.

• Serve chilled.

💡 Tips:

• Chop fruits just before serving to keep them fresh and avoid browning (especially apples and bananas).

• Avoid citrus fruits like oranges or pineapple, as they may curdle the custard or turn bitter.

• For added richness, you can use condensed milk or cream in place of some milk.

• Adjust the sugar based on your taste and sweetness of the fruits.

• Use cold custard and chilled fruits for best flavor.

📌 Notes:

• The custard thickens more as it chills.

• Do not mix hot custard with fruits—it can make them soggy.

• Fruit custard is best consumed the same day it’s made.

🧠 Nutritional Information (Per Serving Approx.):

• Calories: 180–220 kcal

• Protein: 4–5g

• Fat: 4–6g

• Carbohydrates: 35–40g

• Fiber: 2–3g

• Sugar: 25–30g (includes natural fruit sugar)

Values will vary based on fruit type and amount used.

🌿 Health Benefits:

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh fruits (especially Vitamin C, A, and potassium).

• Calcium-rich from milk, which supports bone health.

• A lighter alternative to heavy desserts like cakes or halwa.

• Can be made refined sugar-free by using jaggery or honey (added after custard cools).

❓ Q&A Section

Q: Can I make it vegan?

A: Yes! Use plant-based milk (like almond, soy, or oat milk) and a vegan-friendly custard powder.

Q: How long does it stay fresh?

A: Best within 24 hours. Fruits may release water and change texture after that.

Q: Can I make it ahead?

A: You can make the custard a day in advance. Add fruits only just before serving.

Q: Is it suitable for kids?

A: Absolutely! It’s a kid-friendly dessert full of fruits and calcium. Use less sugar for younger kids.

Q: What can I do if my custard is too runny?

A: Cook it longer to thicken, or dissolve 1 more tsp of custard powder in cold milk and stir into the warm custard, cooking for another 2 minutes