Fruit Custard with Jelly

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🌈 Recipe Name: Fruit Custard with Jelly

📖 Description

Fruit Custard with Jelly is a colorful, creamy dessert made by combining smooth vanilla custard, fresh seasonal fruits, and soft, wobbly jelly cubes. It’s light, refreshing, and naturally sweet, making it a favorite at parties, family gatherings, and during summer months. This no-bake dessert is easy to prepare and loved by both kids and adults.

⏱️ Preparation Details

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes

  • Cooking Time: 10 minutes

  • Chilling Time: 1–2 hours

  • Total Time: ~30 minutes (+ chilling)

🍽️ Servings

  • Serves: 4–6 people

🧾 Ingredients

For Custard

  • 2 cups full-cream milk

  • 2 tbsp vanilla custard powder

  • 2–3 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)

For Jelly

  • 1 packet flavored jelly (strawberry, raspberry, or mango)

  • 1½ cups hot water

Fruits (chopped)

  • ½ cup apple

  • ½ cup banana

  • ½ cup mango

  • ½ cup grapes

  • ½ cup pomegranate seeds
    (Avoid citrus fruits like orange or pineapple)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Jelly

  1. Dissolve jelly powder in hot water as per packet instructions.

  2. Pour into a flat bowl and refrigerate until fully set.

  3. Cut into small cubes and keep chilled.

Step 2: Make Custard

  1. Take ¼ cup milk and mix custard powder until smooth.

  2. Heat remaining milk in a pan; add sugar and bring to a gentle boil.

  3. Lower the flame and slowly add the custard mixture, stirring continuously.

  4. Cook until slightly thick. Turn off heat and let it cool completely.

Step 3: Assemble

  1. Add chopped fruits to the cooled custard.

  2. Gently mix in jelly cubes.

  3. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

📝 Notes

  • Custard must be completely cool before adding fruits to avoid curdling.

  • Banana should be added just before serving to prevent browning.

  • You can use store-bought ready custard for quicker prep.

💡 Tips for Best Results

  • Stir custard continuously while cooking to avoid lumps.

  • Use chilled fruits for a refreshing taste.

  • Adjust sweetness based on fruit ripeness.

  • For extra richness, add 2 tbsp fresh cream.

🧮 Nutritional Information (Approx. per serving)

  • Calories: 180–220 kcal

  • Carbohydrates: 30 g

  • Protein: 5 g

  • Fat: 6 g

  • Fiber: 3 g

  • Sugar: 20 g

(Values may vary depending on fruits and milk used)

🌿 Health Benefits

  • Rich in Vitamins: Fruits provide vitamins A, C, and antioxidants.

  • Calcium Boost: Milk supports bone health.

  • Digestive Friendly: Light dessert, easy on the stomach.

  • Energy Giving: Natural fruit sugars provide quick energy.

❓ Q & A Section

Q1. Can I make fruit custard in advance?
Yes! Prepare it 6–8 hours ahead, but add banana and jelly closer to serving.

Q2. Why does custard turn watery?
This happens if hot custard is mixed with fruits or if citrus fruits are used.

Q3. Can I use plant-based milk?
Yes, almond or soy milk works, but thickness may vary.

Q4. Which fruits should be avoided?
Avoid pineapple, kiwi, and oranges—they react with milk.

Q5. Is this recipe kid-friendly?
Absolutely! It’s colorful, soft, and mildly sweet—perfect for kids.

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