Homemade Vanilla Fruit Custard
Vanilla custard preparation Ingredients
Ingredient | Quantity |
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Milk | 1 litre |
Sugar | 7 tablespoons or to taste |
Vanilla custard powder | 5 tablespoon |
Milk (for mixing custard powder) | 1/2 cup |
Directions
How to Prepare Vanilla Custard?
Step 1: Take a saucepan and add milk over medium heat, until it boils.
Step 2: Now add sugar, mix it well, and bring it to a boil.
Step 3: Add milk and vanilla custard powder to a bowl, and mix well.
Step 4: Gradually add dissolved Vanilla Custard powder, and continue stirring until the Custard thickens and lumps are not formed.
Step 5: This process typically takes about 5 to 7 minutes. Once the custard has thickened, remove it from the heat.
Step 6: Allow the Custard to cool slightly in the saucepan.
How to make Jelly from a Packet?
Note: The amount of water mentioned on the packet needs to be followed.
Step 1: Boil the water on the stovetop.
Step 1: Boil the water on the stovetop.
Step 2: Pour the jelly crystals into a hot water pan.
Step 3: Use a spoon to stir the mixture thoroughly until the jelly crystals are completely dissolved and cook for 2 minutes.
Step 4: Pour it into the mold of your choice.
Step 5: Place the mold in the refrigerator and allow the jelly to set, preferably until it is solid.
Step 6: Cut the jelly into small cubes and set aside.
Step 7: Now you can use jelly as a topping for custard.
Fruit trifles assembling ingredients
Ingredient | Quantity |
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Bananas | 1/2 cup or (as you require) |
Strawberry | 6 pieces |
Pineapple | 1/2 cup or (as you require) |
Pomegranate | 3 tablespoon |
Plain cake | 6 slices |
Assembling
Step 1: Take a serving dish, place a layer of plain cake, bananas, pineapple, and pomegranates, and spread evenly.
Step 2: Now add a layer of custard to the fruit layer.
Step 3: Place another layer of plain cake, bananas, pineapple, and pomegranates and spread evenly.
Step 4: Once your layers are built garnish with jelly and strawberries.
Step 5: Now you can add your favorite dry fruits like raisins, pistachios, almonds, and walnuts.
Chill before serving
- Once your trifle is ready, place it in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
- When it's time to enjoy your trifle, take it out of the fridge and serve it.
Which fruits can be added to custards?
- To enhance the flavor of custard, you can add a variety of fruits.
- Custard and fruit team up to create a delicious friendship where freshness shakes hands.
- Added fruit to custards isn’t just about flavors, it’s about creating a delicious dessert.
Is Fruit Custard good for weight loss?
- When you eat fruits, you feel happy because of their natural sweetness.
- Fruit is a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
- When you eat fiber, your tummy feels full and digestion is improved, so you won't feel like overeating.
- The mix of protein in custard and natural sugars in fruits gives you energy.
- Losing weight isn’t just about eating less it's about feeling happy with your meals.
- The fruit custard brings a nice balance to the dish.
How long can we store Fruit Custard?
- Fruit custard made with fresh fruit or ingredients should be consumed within 10 or 12 hours of making it.
- Remember, the custard's texture might change slightly as it sits in the refrigerator for 2 days.
- When you prepare fruit custard, you should consume it within a day to maintain its quality and taste.
How many calories are in Fruit Custard?
- On average, a serving of fruit custard (about 1/2 cup or 120 grams) contains approximately 100 to 150 calories.
- Several different factors can affect calorie counts, including the amount of sugar added, the kind of milk or cream used, and the types of fruits used.
- Nutritional calculators can provide a more accurate calorie count if you enter the specific ingredients and quantities.