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Fruit Custard

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Christmas
Fruit Custard
: A Simple, Yet Elegant Festive Dessert

135 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
5
Ingredients
Veg + Egg
Diet
Christmas can be the time to indulge in sweet delicacies and end every meal with a dessert. And while some desserts can be complex and time-consuming to prepare, others come together quickly enough to become a family favourite. Fruit custard is one such dessert. A milk-based dessert, it’s creamy and customisable (with respect to the fruit topping). Enjoy a bowl after lunch, or even sneak a bite before dinner — because calories don’t count over holidays.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
3¼ cups Whole Milk
½ cup Sugar
3 tbspsVanilla custard powder
2 cupsMixed fresh fruits, chopped
2-3 tbspFresh cream, optional

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Prepare the custard mixture

Add ¼ cup of milk (room temperature) to a bowl. Now, whisk the 3 tbsp of custard powder into it until a smooth, lump-free paste is formed.

Description - Step 2

Heat the milk

In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, add the remaining 3 cups of milk and the sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved. Bring the milk to a gentle boil.

Description - Step 3

Thicken the custard

Slowly pour the custard powder mixture into the boiling milk while continuously whisking to prevent lumps. Keep stirring until the mixture thickens to a creamy consistency that coats the back of a spoon. This usually takes a few minutes.

Description - Step 4

Cool the custard

Remove the pan from the heat. To prevent a skin from forming, you can cover the custard with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface, or whisk it occasionally as it cools. Once cooled, transfer it to a serving bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours, or overnight for best results.

Description - Step 5

Chop fruits, assemble, and serve

Just before serving, wash and chop your choice of fruits into bite-sized pieces. Whisk the chilled custard until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the chopped fruits and serve immediately while cold.

Step 1
Prepare the custard mixture
3-5 minutes
Step 2
Heat the milk
7 Minutes
Step 3
Thicken the custard
5-7 Minutes
Step 4
Cool the custard
2 minutes + chilling
Step 5
Chop fruits, assemble, and serve
15 Minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

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Pour the custard into small bowls and lay them on a tray for an elegant presentation.

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Pairing Instructions

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Pair with soft chocolate cake or crisp cranberry biscuits for a creamy contrast.

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Garnishing Instructions

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Garnish with lightly roasted nuts and even cherries for an elevated finish.

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