Fruit Custard

            

Hello Fellas........Summers have arrived in almost every part of India which brings summer vacations too. As the kids are home they always ask for some sweet treats, isn't it?  As a mother how many times a day we can give chocolates, brownies or other sweet things to our kids, that always remains a challenge!

We always want to feed healthy to our family. If we can fulfill our family's craving and that too in a healthy manner then nothing can make us more contented. In order to gratify the dessert craving of your kids, make them a healthy Mixed Fruit Custard. 

Usually, the custard is a cooked mixture of milk/cream and egg yolk; its consistency can vary from thin pouring sauce to thick pastry cream. The cooking option also varies. But, the method I have used here is very easy and crowd-pleasing too. Moreover, it's eggless. This recipe of Custard will not only satisfy the dessert craving but it is loaded with the nutrients of milk, fruits, and dry fruits. You can add or subtract any fruit as per your or your family's liking.

Mixed Fruit Custard is a very old school recipe. We have grown up eating this Custard along with other desserts made by our mom during the summer vacation or any other occasion. The Custard is usually made by mixing the fruits with the custard sauce along with some dry fruits. This is sometimes known as Fruit Salad with Custard.

Few things to keep in mind while making this custard is that:

• Reduce the milk to half or make use of whole milk (if available). This enhances the richness of the custard.
• Add fruits once the custard is completely cooled down otherwise the custard will not get thickened.
• Strain the custard through a strainer to get a silky smooth texture  

So, without any further ado let's indulge ourselves in this scrumptious dessert:

Ingredients:

1. Milk: 500 ml

2. Custard Powder: 2 tbsp

3. Sugar: 1/4 cup

4. Fresh Fruits (chopped): as per your choice

5. Cashew Nuts, Raisins, Tutti-Frutti: as per your choice

6. Almonds (chopped): for garnishing

Method:

1. Take a pan and add milk in it. Boil the milk until it gets reduced to half. This will take somewhere around 8-10 mins.

2. Stir the milk continuously otherwise it will stick to the bottom. Scrape the sides of the pan.

3. Take the custard powder and add a few tablespoons of boiling milk in it. Mix well. Do not add the milk at once it will form lumps.

4. Add sugar in the boiling milk and cook the mixture for 2-3 minutes.

5. It's time to add in the custard mixture. Add this mixture in stages and stir the milk continuously otherwise it will stick to the bottom.

6. Cook the custard for 5-6 minutes until it changes color and becomes thick. Once done we will switch off the flame.

7. Strain the custard using a strainer in order to get silky smooth custard which will melt in our mouth.

8. Cover the lid of the bowl and let it cool down. You can keep this custard in the refrigerator too. 

9. Once done take out the custard from the refrigerator. Add in the chopped fruits as per your choice. Mix well. 

10. You can also add some cashew nuts, raisins and tutti-frutti. It will enhance the flavor of our Fruit Custard.

11. Serve the Fruit Custard in the dessert bowls. Garnish the fruit custard with some chopped cashew nuts, raisins, tutti-frutti, chopped almonds, and pomegranate.

12. Enjoy this yummiclious fruit custard as it is or allow it to cool down and serve chilled.

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