FRESH FRUIT SALAD WITH CUSTARD SAUCE


FOR THE SWEET TOOTH
FRESH FRUIT SALAD WITH CUSTARD SAUCE

     Fruit Salad could be a risky recipe when it comes to a party.  A bunch of random fruits in a bowl may not be liked by few unless otherwise, you are a fan of fruits. And the combination of fruits matters a lot when it comes to a Fruit Salad, my rule is always - minimum 3 fruits, but more would surely add beauty, colour and taste. Fruit Salad is a delicious combination of Fresh Fruits, Silky Custard and Crunchy Nuts. No wonder, it is an utter treat to your eyes & will equally seduce your taste buds.
     Fruit Salads are tasty and nutritious on their own & when it is served with a scoop of Custard Sauce the whole lot converts the combination into a delectable delicacy.  Combine fruits of your choice for this recipe.  This fresh Fruit Salad with Custard Sauce is a Fine combination of Fragrant & colourful Fruits, rich in flavour and texture.  My love for this dessert got me into a poetical mode.


Perfectly chosen Fruits,
FOR THE SWEET TOOTHTo deck up a bowl of Fruit Salad.
Spotless and without blemishes,
The ripest of its kind
Boasting the sweetness & the punches,
Combined to evoke your taste buds.

Artfully cut fruits
Converting itself into a delicious rainbow.
Natures finest creations
Present themselves with beauty and texture
Inviting your senses,
To devour the delicacy.

Smooth and Creamy Bananas,
Sparkling Red Apples glistening with pride.
Juicy & Succulent chunks of Pineapple,
Shiny & radiant Mangoes.
Pear fighting for its place
Among the crowned.

Fragrant Honeydew
Making its presence known,
Succulent Grapes glistening like Rubies
Take the crowning glory.
Crunchy Walnut compete with
Almonds to add texture.

Fruits & Nuts float adrift
A Scoop of Creamy Custard
Flavoured with Vanilla.
The so-called magnificent Fruit Salad
Waiting to take you by surprise
An experience to wait for...

                       Awaits in a chilled glass – Fruit Salad with Custard Sauce!


Recipe Type - Fruit Salad, Dessert
Difficulty - Easy
Serves - 4 - 6
Author - SM  

Preparation Time - 20 - 30 Minutes
Cooking Time - 8 -10 Minutes
Refrigerating Time - Few Hours(Or until you serve)


HOW TO MAKE FRESH FRUIT SALAD  

   WITH CUSTARD SAUCE


FOR THE SWEET TOOTH
FRESH FRUIT SALAD WITH CUSTARD SAUCE


INGREDIENTS :

For the Custard :

Milk - 3/4 Cups
Egg Yolks - 3 Large Yolks
Sugar - 3-4 Tbspn
Vanilla Extract - 1 Tspn
Butter - 1 Tbspn

For Fruit Salad :

Banana - 2 Nos.
Mango - 1 No.
Apple - 1 No.
Pear - 1No.
Pineapple - Few Chunks
Honey Dew Melon - Few Pieces
Grapes - Few
Toasted Walnuts - Few (Optional)
Toasted Almonds - Few (Optional)
Sugar - Few Tspns


METHOD :



For the Custard:

  • Boil the Milk until steaming. Switch off the flame and leave it aside.
  • In a separate bowl whisk together the Egg Yolks and Sugar until combined.
  • Whisking constantly, slowly incorporate the hot milk into the egg mixture.
  • Transfer the mixture to a heavy-bottomed saucepan.
  • Heat the Custard over a very low flame for about 5 minutes or until it slightly thickens, stirring constantly.
  • It should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  • Do not let the mixture overcook or allow it to reduce( the eggs will curdle.)
  • Immediately strain the Custard into a small bowl.
  • Stir in the Vanilla Extract.
  • Then stir in the Butter until melted.
  • Allow the Custard to cool.
  • Once it is completely cool, refrigerate the Custard for few hours.

For the Fruit Salad :

  • Peel the Bananas and cut it into slices or into small pieces.
  • Peel, core and dice Apples, Pear, Mangoes into small pieces.
  • Cut Pineapple slices into small pieces.
  • Cut Honey Dew Melon Slices into small pieces(or scoop it out into small balls).
  • Cut Grapes into halves or use it as such.
  • Combine all the fruits in a wide bowl.
  • Toss it up with few teaspoons of Sugar, this will avoid fruits getting oxidized.
  • Slightly toast the Walnuts & Almonds, slightly crush the nuts or cut it into small pieces.

Fresh Fruit Salad with Custard Sauce:

  • Just before serving, scoop out the chilled Custard Sauce in a small bowl/glass.
  • Top it up with a combination of chilled cut Fruits.
  • Add slightly toasted Walnuts & Almonds.
  • Immediately, serve Fresh Fruit Salad chilled,
  • Can top up the fresh fruit salad with more scoops of chilled Custard.
  • For a twist, can serve the Fresh Fruit Salad & Custard Sauce along with a scoop of Vanilla Ice cream.

NOTES :

  • Use a combination of preferred fruits.
  • Toss it up with few teaspoons of Sugar, this will avoid fruits getting oxidized.
  • Can cut the fruits into any desired shape.
  • Keep the cut fruits refrigerated until use. 
  • Nuts add crunchiness to the Fruit Salad but adding it is purely optional.
  • If adding Citrus fruits like Orange/Musambi do not combine it with other fruits,add it to the Fruit Salad just before serving.
  • The Custard Sauce recipe given here is from scratch, can prepare it with ready made Custard Powder too.
  • Do not leave the cut Fruits and Custard Sauce combined for a long time. 
  • The liquid would ooze out from the mixed fruits and will make the dessert watery.

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