# Easy Fruit Custard

## Description
A simple and refreshing fruit custard recipe, perfect for a quick dessert. This creamy, fruit-filled delight is easy to make and can be enjoyed chilled.

## Quick Facts
- Calories: 230 per serving
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Total Time: 134 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Difficulty: easy
- Cuisine: Indian
- Health Score: 6.5/10

## Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 230
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fat: 5g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 50mg

## Dietary Information
This recipe is: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free

## Ingredients (4 servings)
- 3 tbsp custard powder
- 500 ml milk (20 ml for mixing, 480 ml for boiling)
- 0.25 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp red grapes (diced)
- 2 tbsp green grapes (diced)
- 2 tbsp black grapes (diced)
- 0.25 cup apple (diced)
- 3 tbsp pomegranate arils
- 1 medium banana (diced)
- 0.25 cup ripe mango (diced)

## Instructions
1. In a bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of custard powder with 20 ml of milk and mix well until a smooth paste is formed. Set this mixture aside.
2. Pour 480 ml of milk into a saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium heat.
3. Add 1/4 cup of sugar to the boiling milk and mix well until dissolved.
4. Gradually add the prepared custard powder and milk mixture to the boiling milk, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
5. Cook the custard for 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until it thickens to a creamy consistency.
6. Remove the custard from heat and allow it to cool completely. Ensure there are no lumps by stirring occasionally as it cools.
7. Once cooled, add 2 tablespoons of diced red grapes, 2 tablespoons of diced green grapes, 2 tablespoons of diced black grapes, 1/4 cup of diced apple, 3 tablespoons of pomegranate arils, 1 medium diced banana, and 1/4 cup of diced ripe mango to the custard.
8. Mix all the fruits thoroughly with the custard until well combined.
9. Refrigerate the fruit custard for at least 2 hours before serving to chill and allow flavors to meld.

## Allergen Information
Contains: dairy

## Tags
dessert, fruit, custard, easy, sweet, no-bake

## Source
Recipe by: she cooks
Video: https://youtube.com/shorts/MaE5_XigsR8?si=KKB1Zk649uLoqpGk

## Machine-Readable Data

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### Nutrition Data (per serving)
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