Fruit custard

1. Prepare the Custard:

In a small bowl, mix the custard powder with 2-3 tablespoons of cold milk to make a smooth paste.

In a saucepan, heat the remaining 1 1/2 cups of milk on medium heat. Add sugar and stir until it dissolves.

Once the milk is warm (but not boiling), slowly add the custard paste while stirring constantly to avoid lumps.

1. Cook the Custard:

Continue stirring until the custard thickens to a creamy consistency, which should take about 5-7 minutes. Once thickened, remove from heat.

Add vanilla essence and mix well.

1. Cool and Assemble:

Let the custard cool down for 10-15 minutes at room temperature. You can also chill it in the refrigerator for faster cooling.

1. Prepare the Fruit:

While the custard is cooling, chop the mixed fruits into bite-sized pieces.

In individual bowls, add the chopped fruits and pour the cooled custard over them.