Fruit Custard
Fruit Custard - sweet milk based Indian dessert that is flavored & thickened using custard powder with hint of cardamom & saffron along with fresh fruits!!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- ½ gallon Whole Milk (+ 1/4 cup for custard mix) 1.89 litter + 1/4 cup for custard mix
- 3 tbsp Custard Powder 2 tbsp for a little thin consistancy
- 10 threads Saffron
- 1 tsp Cardamom Powder
- ¾ cup Sugar
- Peeled & Finely Chopped Fresh Fruits 1 apple, 1 large banana, ½ cup chiku (if available), 2 kiwi, 2 cups grapes, 1 pomegranate etc
- ½ cup Slivered Nuts Pistachios, almonds, cashews
Instructions
- Bring milk to boil in a heavy bottom pot with saffron. Keep stirring it frequently to avoid burning of milk at the bottom of the pot.
- Mix 3 tbsp (use 2 tbsp for a little thin consistency) of custard powder with ¼ cup of milk to make a smooth paste.
- Once milk comes to boil, bring the heat down, slowly pour the smooth custard mix (stir it well before adding) in the milk while mixing constantly.
- Add sugar and cardamom powder. Mix well, let it boil for 10-12 minutes while stirring frequently.
- Turn the heat off and let it cool down completely. You will see a layer of malai (milk fats) on top, you can either mix it well in the milk or discard. I like to mix it in the milk for great texture! Milk will keep on thickening as it cools down.
- Once cooled down, add peeled/chopped fresh fruits and slivered nuts. Mix well.
- Refrigerate for few hours before serving. It will keep on thickening as it cools down. Serve it cold with side of puri and bataka wada!!
