Quick Description
This Mango Custard is a creamy, chilled dessert made with milk, custard powder, mango puree, and crunchy dry fruits. Rich, velvety, and naturally sweet, it’s perfect for hot days, dinner parties, or a festive family treat.
Servings & Timing
- Servings: 5–6 cups
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 2–3 hours
- Total Time: ~3 hours 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 cups whole milk
- 3 tbsp custard powder (vanilla or mango flavor)
- ½ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup mango pulp (fresh or canned)
- ½ cup mixed dry fruits & nuts (cashews, almonds, pistachios, raisins – chopped)
- ½ tsp cardamom powder (optional)
- Fresh mango cubes (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1 – Prepare Custard Base
- Take ½ cup milk in a small bowl and mix in custard powder. Stir until smooth and lump-free.
- In a saucepan, heat the remaining 2 ½ cups milk and sugar. Bring to a gentle boil.
Step 2 – Cook Custard
- Slowly add the custard-milk mixture to the boiling milk, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
- Cook on medium heat for 5–7 minutes until the custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Step 3 – Add Mango Flavor
- Once the custard has cooled to lukewarm, fold in mango pulp and cardamom powder.
- Mix until smooth and creamy.
Step 4 – Add Dry Fruits
- Stir in chopped nuts and raisins.
- Pour custard into cups or serving glasses.
Step 5 – Chill & Serve
- Cover with cling wrap and refrigerate for 2–3 hours.
- Garnish with fresh mango cubes or extra nuts before serving.
Additional Notes
- Use alphonso or kesar mangoes for best flavor.
- For richer custard, add 2 tbsp condensed milk.
- If mango pulp is very sweet, reduce sugar.
- Can be made a day ahead for parties.
