Indian · Dessert
Fruit and Nut Custard
A classic Indian fruit custard built on a cardamom-and-saffron-scented milk custard, chilled until set, then piled high with ripe banana, mango, pomegranate and grapes and finished with slivered pistachio and almond for crunch.
$2
15 minsPrep
8 minsCook
143 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
177Calories
4.8gProtein
6.9gFat
26.5gCarbs
18.7gSugar
2.5gFiber
32mgSodium
7mgChol
1.8gSat Fat
333mgPotassium
102mgCalcium
0.6mgIron
0.3mcgVitamin B12
9.9mgVitamin C
0gPolyol
0gAllulose
0gAlcohol
Goes well with
Moscato d'Asti
local
Masala Chai
international
vegetarian
gluten-free
sweet-spot
all-time-classics
Instructions
1
Warm the whole milk gently in a saucepan over low heat, reserving a splash to make a smooth cornstarch slurry.
2
Stir the slurry into the warm milk along with the sugar, ground cardamom and saffron-soaked milk.
3
Cook on low heat, stirring constantly, for 5-6 minutes until the mixture thickens to a custard that coats the back of a spoon.
4
Pour the custard through a sieve into two bowls to remove any lumps, then press a piece of cling film onto the surface of each and chill for at least 2 hours until fully set and cold.
5
Just before serving, top each custard with the sliced banana, diced mango, pomegranate seeds, halved grapes, slivered pistachio and almond.
6
Serve immediately in the chilled bowls while the fruit is fresh and the nuts are crisp.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 140g140g Whole Milk, reduced with cornstarch,
- 6g6g Cornstarch, slurried in a little milk,
- 14g14g Sugar White,
- 1g1g Cardamom, ground,
- 0.1g0.1g Saffron, soaked in warm milk,
- 35g35g Banana, sliced, garnish, 1
- 35g35g Mango, diced, garnish, 1
- 25g25g Pomegranate, deseeded, garnish, 1
- 20g20g Grape, halved, garnish, 1
- 10g10g Pistachio, slivered, garnish, 1
- 8g8g Almond, slivered, garnish, 1
