Searching for an easy fruit custard recipe for summer parties or family desserts? This chilled and creamy fruit custard is perfect for hot days, made with fresh fruits and flavored custard milk. It’s a colorful dessert that both kids and adults love!
You can make it in advance, keep it in the fridge, and serve it cold after meals. It’s sweet, fruity, and super refreshing.
📖 A Short Story:
Fruit custard was always our go-to Sunday dessert during summer. My mother would chill it in a big glass bowl and we’d all wait eagerly. Even today, the smell of vanilla custard brings back childhood memories.
🥗 Health/Benefits:
This dessert is full of vitamins from fruits and calcium from milk. It’s lighter than traditional sweets and you can control sugar levels. It also helps kids eat fruits happily!
🌍 Country of Origin: United Kingdom 🇬🇧 (Adapted in South Asia)
Custard was introduced from British cuisine, but the fruit custard version became very popular in India and Pakistan as a light dessert for guests and events.
⭐ Rating: 4.7/5
A summer classic — colorful, cool, and delicious.
👨🍳 Ingredients:
- 🥛 2 cups milk
- 🥄 2 tbsp custard powder (vanilla flavor)
- 🍬 3 tbsp sugar (or as needed)
- 🍎 1 apple (chopped)
- 🍌 1 banana (sliced)
- 🍓 3–4 strawberries (or grapes, mango, kiwi – your choice)
- 🧊 Chilled for 1 hour before serving
🔥 How to Make:
- Mix custard powder in 1/4 cup cold milk. Stir well (no lumps).
- Boil the rest of the milk in a pan.
- Add sugar and stir until it dissolves.
- Add custard mixture to boiling milk and stir continuously.
- Cook for 3–5 minutes until thick. Cool completely.
- Add chopped fruits and chill in fridge for 1 hour. Serve cold.
🧾 Nutrition (Per Serving):
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Carbs | 35g |
| Protein | 6g |
| Fats | 10g |
💬 Reviews:
“So colorful and refreshing. My kids finished it in minutes!”
“Perfect make-ahead dessert for guests.”
“I used mango and pomegranate — turned out amazing.”
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❓ FAQ Section:
Q1: Can I make it a day before?
Yes! It stays good in the fridge for 1–2 days.
Q2: What fruits should I avoid?
Avoid citrus fruits like orange — it can spoil the taste.
Q3: Can I make it without sugar?
Yes, you can add honey or skip sweetener if fruits are ripe.
⚠️ Disclaimer:
This recipe is only for learning and food fun. Use clean and ripe fruits. Cooking times and taste may vary. Always refrigerate the dish properly before serving. TastyFlicks.com shares recipes for information only, not as health advice.
