Fruit Custard

Try this fresh fruit custard recipe for a perfect summer treat! Made with creamy vanilla custard and fresh fruits, it’s indulgent, impressive and easy to make.

We’re a big fan of impressive dishes that require very little work. And this fruit custard is always an easy hit for dessert.

In this Post:

• Why you’ll love this recipe
• Ingredients you need
• How to make Fruit Custard?
• Tips for Recipe
• What to serve with Creamy Fruit Custard?
• More Simple Dessert Recipes

Why you’ll love this recipe

This creamy fruit custard is a simple and indulgent dessert that can be tweaked to your preferences. You’ll love this dessert!

• It’s easy to make.
• Can be partially prepared ahead of time.
• Versatile with fresh or canned fruit
• Tweaked to your preference by changing the fruits or making a flavored custard

Recipes you’ll love

If you’re looking for more easy dessert recipes, here are some of our favorites:

• Firni – Semolina Dessert
• Ghaas Ka Halwa – China Grass Pudding
• Mango Trifle Cups
• Peanut Chikki – Jaggery Peanut Brittle

Ingredients & Notes

• Milk – we use regular 2% milk for this recipe. Follow the directions on your custard powder packaging.
• Sugar – You can adjust the amount of sugar you use based on your preference, especially if your canned fruit is in a sugar syrup.
• Custard powder – use used instant vanilla flavored custard powder for a simple custard-like mixture.
• Mixed fruit – We prefer using canned fruit for this recipe because it doesn’t release as much water. If using fresh fruit, we recommend mixing the fruit and custard right before serving. Avoid using any citrus fruit if using fresh fruit.
• Garnish – Sliced almonds and pistachios are the perfect crunchy garnish for this dessert.

How to make Easy Fruit Custard?

In a pot over low to medium heat, add 3 cups of milk and sugar.

While the milk is heating, in a separate bowl, add the custard powder and 1/4 cup of room-temperature milk.

Once the milk is boiled, lower the heat and pour the custard powder and milk mix slowly, constantly mixing.

Once fully dissolved, turn off the heat and let it come to room temperature. Refrigerate to chill.

Add chopped/diced fruit and the cooled custard in a bowl and lightly mix.

Garnish with sliced pistachios and sliced almonds to finish.

Recipe Tips

• We prefer using canned fruit for this recipe because it doesn’t release as much water. If using fresh fruit, we recommend mixing the fruit and custard right before serving. 
• Some canned fruit is packed in sugar syrup. Adjust the amount of sugar based on your preference.
• We usually used vanilla-flavored custard powder for this recipe. It would be equally delicious with other flavors like lemon, mango, pistachio or adding a little cardamom to the custard.
• Almost any fruit works with this recipe. However, avoid any citrus fruits if you are using fresh fruit.
• These would also be a fun individual dessert for a dinner party. You can prepare them in mini disposable cups for each of your guests.

What to serve with Fruit Custard?

This fruit custard is a great dessert or snack on its own. If you are entertaining and looking for some recipes for your next dinner party, here are some of our favorites:

• Ribbon Rice: Layered meat and rice dish
• Korma: Chicken braised in a Yogurt sauce
• Haleem: Pakistani Meat & Grain Porridge

Recipes you’ll love

If you’re looking for more summer recipes, here are some of our favorites:

• Strawberry Lassi
• Royal Falooda: Kulfi Falooda Milkshake
• Mango Shrikhand with Greek Yogurt or Hung Curd
• Corn Bhel: Easy Corn Chaat Salad

If you give this recipe a try, we’d love to see it! Tag us on Instagram @thespicemess