This mango custard is creamy and absolutely delicious. Store bought custard powder makes it eggless and very easy to make. Serve chilled with fresh fruit for a yummy dessert.
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Here’s a delicious dessert recipe to make for any occasion. A quick and easy Indian style mango fruit custard that is sure to please the crowd.
Fruit Custard is quite popular in India and my mom used to make it often when I was a kid. This mango version is a delicious twist on that classic recipe.
This is an eggless recipe made with store bought custard powder. I grew up eating this dessert made with Brown and Polson brand powder.
But you can also use Bird’s or any other brand. If you don’t have either of these, then simply make it with cornstarch. I have included how-to below.
Ingredients
The main ingredient you need for this recipe is milk. I recommend using 2% or whole milk. If you want to make it vegan, use unsweetened almond or oat milk.
Next up is custard powder. As I mentioned before, I use Brown and Polson brand (affiliate link). This is the brand my mom back home and I have been using it for years now. We use vanilla flavored one.
Mango puree is what gives the mango flavor. I prefer using store-bought canned mango puree because I can make this dessert all year round without waiting for seasonal mangoes. Kesar or Alphonso are my favorite.
Ripe mangoes in the US have always been a hit or a miss for me. Unlike Indian mangoes, the ones here are very fibrous and do not make a smooth puree.
But if you can get good quality ripe mangoes, then use them – they are always the best.
Instructions
Start off by making custard powder and milk slurry in a small bowl. Set aside until ready to use.
In a medium size saucepan, combine milk and sugar. Bring to a boil on medium heat.
Once the milk comes to a boil, remove from heat and slowly add the custard powder mixture whisking continuously.
Place the pan back on medium heat. Still whisking continuously, bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon. This takes about 4~5 minutes.
Stir in the mango puree and ground cardamom, mix well and cook till mango puree is heated through, about 2~3 minutes.
Remove from heat and let the mixture cool completely. Place a plastic wrap on the top of the custard to prevent skin to form. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Remove from the fridge and whisk the custard to make it creamy. Divide between serving bowls and serve immediately topped with fruit. Enjoy!!
Taste Test
The end result is this creamy mango flavored custard that serves as a great base for assorted fruit. A must try for all mango lovers.
How to make Custard without Custard powder?
Custard powder is nothing but cornstarch with flavorings. So you can make this recipe with just cornstarch (aka corn flour in India). Use 3 tablespoons of cornstarch and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
Tips & Suggestions
- I recommend using 2% or whole milk in this recipe. You can make it vegan too by using non-dairy milk like almond or oat.
- I use Brown Polson brand custard powder. But feel free to use other brands like Bird’s.
- You can use store bought canned mango puree like I did. Or puree 2~3 medium size ripe mangoes until smooth and use in the recipe.
- Removing the pan from heat before adding the custard powder slurry is important. This ensures that the mixture is smooth and not lumpy. Constant whisking while thickening also helps to keep the custard creamy.
- Fresh fruit that you can be used in this recipe – banana, apple, grapes, pomegranate, berries, chopped nuts etc.
Some more easy desserts
- Mango Gelato – French style custard base recipe that is absolutely delicious
- Chocolate Custard – if you LOVE chocolate, then this one’s for you
- Mango fool – another easy & delicious mango dessert
- Mango Kulfi – decadent and creamy Indian style ice cream
Mango Custard
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Custard powder*
- 2 cups Milk*
- 3 tablespoons Sugar
- ½ teaspoon Ground cardamom
- 1 cup Mango puree*
- As needed Fresh fruit, for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine custard powder with ¼cup of milk. Whisk well and set aside.
- Combine rest of the milk and sugar in a medium size saucepan. Bring to a boil on medium heat.
- Once the milk comes to a boil, remove from heat and slowly add the custard powder mixture whisking continuously.
- Place the pan back on medium heat. While whisking continuously, bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon. This takes about 4~5 minutes.
- Stir in the mango puree and ground cardamom, mix well and cook till mango puree is heated through, about 2~3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the mixture cool completely. Place a plastic wrap on the top of the custard to prevent skin to form. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- Remove from the fridge and whisk the custard to make it creamy. Divide between serving bowls and serve immediately topped with fruit. Enjoy!!
Notes
- I recommend using 2% or whole milk in this recipe. You can make it vegan too by using non-dairy milk like almond or oat.
- I use Brown Polson brand custard powder. But feel free to use other brands like Bird’s. If none of these are available, then use equal amount of cornstarch and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
- You can use store bought canned mango puree like I did. Or puree 2~3 medium size ripe mangoes until smooth and use in the recipe.
- Fresh fruit that you can be used in this recipe – banana, apple, grapes, pomegranate, chopped nuts etc.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan
Looks so delicious! Mango is a divine addition to any dessert…Love this idea!
Usha Rao
Mouthwatering custard! Sometimes even I add mango pulp to the custard.
Sreevalli E
Tempting custard. It’s is also one of my favorite dessert..
LENSEYE
Just a question..When do we add mango puree..should it be heated too?
Pavani N
Thanks for pointing that out. I updated the recipe with the instructions.
Usha
Pavani was going to make the same comment I made 6 years ago!! When I have mango pulp handy, even I add it to custard. Love that flavor vs cut mangoes. Nice video
Jack
Love the cardamon and mango flavour combo! Nice change to normal custard.
Dannii
Now this is my kind of dessert. So light and fresh. Would be great for a dinner party.
Marlynn
This fruit custard is so delicious and refreshing on summer days! Love the video, and I appreciate that I can use canned mango puree since mango is not always easy to find fresh & in-season everywhere. Lovely recipe!
Emmeline
This looks delicious!! I never made custard before but this recipe has me having to try it now.
Saif
This Mango custard looks so yummy. Definitely going to make one in my kitchen.
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