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    Home » Sweets » Microwave Fruit Custard | Eggless Fruit Custard Recipe

    Microwave Fruit Custard | Eggless Fruit Custard Recipe

    Posted on November 3, 2020 · Last Updated on November 2, 2020 · By Srividhya G · 2 Comments

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    Quick and easy microwave fruit custard recipe perfect for many festivals and celebrations! Check out how to make this quick dessert to curb those sweet cravings!

    overhead shot of fruit custard served in two bowls with fruits on the side

    Diwali or Deepavali, the festival of lights, is right around the corner, and as expected, here I am with some simple sweets and savories. But folks, you can make these recipes for any occasion, and these are not meant only for Diwali. :-)

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    • Fruit Custard | Custard Fruit Salad
    • How to make fruit custard, and what fruits to use?
    • Measurements 
    • How to serve fruit custard
    • Fruit custard recipe with step-wise pictures:
    • Tips for perfect fruit custard 
    • Stove-Top Version
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    Fruit Custard is one of my favorite desserts. If you are regularly following my blog, you will know that I always prefer fruit-based desserts. With the goodness of milk, custard powder, and my favorite fruits like banana and apple, it is one of the yummiest desserts. 

    It is also one of the easiest desserts to prepare. I usually make it on Sundays for our meal as a little weekend treat. 

    Fruit Custard | Custard Fruit Salad

    Fruit custard or custard fruit salad is a creamy fruit dessert prepared by adding mixed fruits to a custard sauce. And this sauce is not the traditional one prepared with eggs. I used store-bought custard powder to make the sauce with the milk. 

    It’s a semi-homemade recipe, and this custard powder comes in handy for many other recipes as well. I usually use it in my kheer as well, as I used for sago kheer. 

    How to make fruit custard, and what fruits to use?

    ✔ First, you prepare the custard sauce. I used my microwave to prepare the sauce. You can find the stove-top instructions in the recipe notes section. Along with custard powder, I added some saffron for additional flavoring. You will find different flavored custard powder these days. I like mango-flavored and vanilla-flavored custard for this dessert. For this recipe, I went with mango-flavored custard powder. You can find custard powder online and in Indian groceries.

    ✔ After making the custard sauce, you need to let the sauce cool. It will thicken slowly. Once it reaches room temperature, you can add fruits of your choice and chill and serve it. 

    Additional Flavorings: For this recipe, I used both rose syrup and saffron for additional flavoring. These both go well with mango-flavored custard. But these are entirely optional. 

    Fruits to add: I always add banana and apples. If grapes and pomegranate or in season, I usually add them before serving as it might thin down the fruit custard. 

    overhead shot of fruit custard served in two bowls with fruits on the side

    Measurements 

    There is no set measure for this recipe. You can adjust the amount of sugar, custard, and fruits as per your choice. I love the flavor of custard, and I always add a little extra. For 1 cup of milk, you can add 1 to 1.5 tbsp of custard powder but not more than that. 

    How to serve fruit custard

    It’s a perfect dessert to serve after the meal. It’s a crowd-pleaser recipe making it perfect for parties and potlucks. If I plan for a Diwali potluck or party, along with other desserts, I will always have this fruit custard on my menu. 

    Typically it is served chilled. But during summer, I like to add a scoop of ice cream to the fruit custard before serving. I know it’s a sinful combo, but for once in a while, indulgence is ok. 

    Without any further ado, let’s see how to make this fruit custard in the microwave. 

    Note: I tested this recipe in my 900W microwave at the full 100% heat setting.

    Fruit custard recipe with step-wise pictures:

    • In a microwave-safe bowl, add the milk and microwave it for 4 to 5 minutes. Keep stirring it every 2 minutes, and this ensures it doesn’t overflow. Now add the saffron strands, sugar, and custard powder. Mix it vigorously with a hand whisk and make sure there aren’t any lumps. Alternatively, you can take out ¼ cup of milk, mix the custard, and then add it to the remaining milk. 
    adding saffron and custard powder to warm milk
    • Now microwave this custard milk for 1.5 to 2 minutes. It will thicken slowly. As it cools down, the mixture will thicken. Let it cool for 10 minutes; if the mixture hasn’t thickened to your desired consistency, microwave for a couple of minutes. Let the custard sauce cool down to room temperature.
    thickened custard sauce
    • Meanwhile, chop the fruits. Add to the room temperature custard sauce. Mix well and refrigerate. Just before serving, drizzle some rose syrup and top it up with pomegranate arils and grapes if using.
    adding fruits to custard sauce

    Tips for perfect fruit custard 

    • Make sure you mix the milk and custard powder well for creamy fruit custard. Use a hand whisk to mix the sauce thoroughly.
    • Let the fruit custard come to room temperature before adding the fruits.
    • The custard cook time depends upon the microwave power. The milk has to be warm before adding the custard powder, and after adding the custard powder, you need to cook for two to three minutes until it thickens. 
    • For 1 cup of milk, you can add 1 to 1.5 tbsp of custard powder but not more than that. 
    • I don’t add melons and citrus fruits to my custard. Also, I add pomegranates and grapes only before serving. You can add dried fruits and nuts along with fresh ones. 
    overhead shot of fruit custard served in two bowls with fruits on the side

    Stove-Top Version

    • Bring the milk to boil, and when it is frothy, reduce the heat to low. Take out ¼ cup of milk and add the custard powder and mix it without lumps. Now add this to the milk. Add the sugar and saffron as well. Mix well and cook till it thickens. Turn off the heat and let it cool. Then add the fruits of your choice and refrigerate and serve chilled.

    PS:  If you try this fruit custard, please don’t forget to comment and rate this recipe. If you have any questions, please leave a comment, and I will get to it asap.  Make sure to follow me on my Pinterest for more healthy and delicious ideas! Follow me on Instagram or join my Facebook Group for more gardening and recipe updates! You can also sign-up for my newsletter for weekly updates.

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    Microwave Fruit Custard | Eggless Fruit Custard Recipe

    Quick and easy microwave fruit custard recipe perfect for many festivals and celebrations! Check out how to make this quick dessert to curb those sweet cravings!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Chilling Time40 mins
    Total Time1 hr 5 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 176kcal
    Author: Srividhya G

    Ingredients

    Measurement Details: 1 cup=240ml; 1 tbsp=15ml; 1tsp=5ml;

    • 3 cups milk I used reduced-fat milk
    • ⅛ tsp saffron strands optional
    • 4 tbsp custard powder I used mango-flavored one
    • 3 tbsp sugar or to taste
    • 1 banana peeled and sliced
    • 1 apple peeled and sliced
    • 2 tbsp pomegranate arils
    • few grapes optional
    • 2 tsp rose syrup optional

    Instructions

    • In a microwave-safe bowl, add the milk and microwave it for 4 to 5 minutes. Keep stirring it every 2 minutes, and this ensures it doesn’t overflow. Now add the saffron strands, sugar, and custard powder. Mix it vigorously with a hand whisk and make sure there aren’t any lumps. Alternatively, you can take out ¼ cup of milk, mix the custard, and then add it to the remaining milk.
      adding saffron and custard powder to warm milk
    • Now microwave this custard milk for 1.5 to 2 minutes. It will thicken slowly. As it cools down, the mixture will thicken. Let it cool for 10 minutes; if the mixture hasn’t thickened to your desired consistency, microwave for a couple of minutes. Let the custard sauce cool down to room temperature.
      thickened custard sauce
    • Meanwhile, chop the fruits. Add to the room temperature custard sauce. Mix well and refrigerate. Just before serving, drizzle some rose syrup and top it up with pomegranate arils and grapes if using.
      adding fruits to custard sauce

    Notes

    Tips for perfect fruit custard 

    • Make sure you mix the milk and custard powder well for creamy fruit custard. Use a hand whisk to mix the sauce thoroughly.
    • Let the fruit custard come to room temperature before adding the fruits.
    • The custard cook time depends upon the microwave power. The milk has to be warm before adding the custard powder, and after adding the custard powder, you need to cook for two to three minutes until it thickens. 
    • For 1 cup of milk, you can add 1 to 1.5 tbsp of custard powder but not more than that. 
    • I don’t add melons and citrus fruits to my custard. Also, I add pomegranates and grapes only before serving. You can add dried fruits and nuts along with fresh ones. 

    Stove-Top Version

    • Bring the milk to boil, and when it is frothy, reduce the heat to low. Take out ¼ cup of milk and add the custard powder and mix it without lumps. Now add this to the milk. Add the sugar and saffron as well. Mix well and cook till it thickens. Turn off the heat and let it cool. Then add the fruits of your choice and refrigerate and serve chilled.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 81mg | Potassium: 329mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 248IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 162mg | Iron: 1mg

    I am not a nutritionist. The nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It varies depending upon the product types or brands.

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    Update Notes: This recipe was originally posted in 2016 but now updated with new pics and recipe cards with nutrition and stove-top instructions.

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    1. kushigalu says

      January 20, 2016 at 9:20 pm

      Love your version of fruit custard. Looks beautiful and delicious :-)

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      • Vidhya@VVK says

        January 21, 2016 at 7:37 am

        :-) :-) Thanks a ton

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