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5:37 · Recipe video · Cooking with Siddhi
Mango custard, or mango custard pudding, is an easy mango dessert that can be made in minutes. It is a perfect quick summer dessert.
Milk is cooked with sugar and thickened with custard powder, then cooled and mixed with thick mango puree and chopped mangoes before it is chilled.
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Why you will love this mango custard
- Quick: made in minutes.
- Summer cooler: served chilled.
- Double mango: puree and chopped pieces.
- Simple: milk, custard powder and sugar.
Ingredient notes
- Milk: 500 ml. 450 ml goes in the pan and 50 ml is mixed with the custard powder.
- Custard powder: 2 tbsp, mixed into the 50 ml milk until there are no lumps.
- Mango: 1 cup thick mango puree and 1/2 cup chopped mangoes.
- Sugar: 1/3 cup.
Mango Custard Recipe
Mango custard: milk cooked with sugar and thickened with custard powder, cooled and mixed with thick mango puree and chopped mangoes, then chilled.
Ingredients
- 500 ml milk
- 1 cup thick mango puree
- 1/2 cup mangoes, chopped
- 2 tbsp custard powder
- 1/3 cup sugar
- Almond flakes
- Pistachio flakes
Instructions
- Heat the milk. Heat a pan, add 450 ml of the milk and let it cook.
- Mix the custard powder. In a bowl, mix the remaining 50 ml milk with the custard powder until there are no lumps.
- Add sugar. When the milk starts simmering, add the sugar and stir until it melts.
- Add the custard mix. Pour in the custard powder mixture with one hand while stirring with the other.
- Thicken. Stir continuously for 2 to 3 minutes on a low to medium flame. Once it reaches the right consistency, switch off the flame.
- Cool. Let it cool down, stirring occasionally.
- Add the mango. Add the mango puree and mix until it blends well, then add the chopped mango and mix again.
- Chill and serve. Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with almond and pistachio flakes and refrigerate for a few hours. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition for the whole recipe
Serving sizeWhole recipe
| Nutrient | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Total Fat 19 g | 24% |
| Saturated Fat 10 g | 50% |
| Cholesterol 126 mg | 42% |
| Sodium 302 mg | 13% |
| Total Carbohydrate 166 g | 60% |
| Dietary Fibre 5 g | 18% |
| Total Sugars 138 g | |
| Protein 21 g | |
| Vitamin A 4526 IU | |
| Vitamin C 123 mg | 137% |
| Calcium 660 mg | 51% |
| Iron 1 mg | 6% |
| Potassium 1387 mg | 30% |
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Values are approximate and calculated from the ingredients listed. The actual amounts depend on the brands you use.
Recipe by Siddhi Panchal.
Tips for mango custard
- Mix the custard powder into the 50 ml milk first so there are no lumps.
- Keep stirring while you pour the custard mix into the hot milk.
- Stir occasionally while the custard cools.
- Add the mango only after the custard has cooled.
What to serve with Mango Custard
Serve the mango custard chilled. For more mango desserts, try my Mango Shrikhand and Mango Pudding, or a glass of Mango Thickshake.
Mango Custard FAQs
How long does mango custard take?
It can be made in minutes. The custard needs just 2 to 3 minutes of stirring, then a few hours in the fridge.
How do I stop the custard getting lumpy?
Mix the custard powder with 50 ml of milk until smooth, and stir continuously while you add it to the hot milk.
When does the mango go in?
After the custard has cooled. Add the puree first, then the chopped mango.
Should mango custard be served cold?
Yes. Refrigerate it for a few hours and serve chilled.
What is the garnish?
Almond and pistachio flakes.
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