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Fruit Custard with Dates & Nuts | How to make Fruit Custard

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling time 2 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian, International

Ingredients
  

  • 2.25 cups milk 1/4 cup milk for dissolving custard powder
  • 2 tbsp custard powder
  • 3 tbsp sugar adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup apple chopped
  • 1/2 cup black grapes
  • 4-5 chopped dates
  • 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 1 tbsp raisins
  • 1 tbsp almonds chopped
  • 1 tbsp pistachios chopped
  • 1-2 tbsp tutti frutti optional
  • A few strands of saffron

Instructions
 

  • In ΒΌ cup milk dissolve 2 tbsp custard powder.
  • Pour 2 cups water in a pan and keep it to heat.
  • Add sugar to this milk and bring to near-boil. Reduce flame.
  • Slowly add the milk- custard powder slurry to the milk. Stir continuously to avoid lumps.
  • Custard milk will start to thicken slightly.
  • Add saffron and stir. Turn off the flame.
  • Add the raisins.
  • Keep aside to cool.
  • Chill in the refrigerator.
  • In the mean while peel, core and chop the apple.
  • Once the custard has chilled, add the grapes, dates, almonds, pistachios, apple, pomegranate seeds and tutti frutti.
  • Mix well.
  • Chill and garnish with some more nuts.
  • Enjoy the chilled custard dessert with your family and friends.

Notes

  • If custard is too thick, warm up some milk and add 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking continuously until it comes to desired consistency.
  • If you like really thick custard, chill the custard and the fruit and mix the fruit into the custard just before serving.
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