A smooth, rich, and comforting dessert made with simple ingredients—perfect on its own or poured over cakes and fruits.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 3–4)
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tbsp custard powder (vanilla flavor)
- 3–4 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: chopped fruits or nuts
👩🍳 Instructions
- Mix custard slurry
- In a small bowl, mix custard powder with 3–4 tbsp cold milk (no lumps)
- Heat milk
- In a pan, bring remaining milk to a gentle boil
- Add custard mix
- Lower heat and slowly add slurry while stirring continuously
- Cook until thick
- Stir for 3–5 minutes until smooth and creamy
- Sweeten & flavor
- Add sugar and vanilla, mix well
- Cool & serve
- Serve warm OR chill for thicker texture
🧮 Nutrition (Approx.)
- Calories: ~120–150 per serving
- Carbs: Moderate
- Protein: Low
🧮 Weight Watchers (WW) Points
🔢 Per Serving: ~4–6 Points
💡 Tips for Perfect Custard
- Always use cold milk to mix powder
- Stir continuously to avoid lumps
- Cook on low heat for smooth texture
💡 Variations
- Fruit custard: Add apples, bananas, mango
- Chocolate custard: Add cocoa powder
- Keto version: Use almond milk + sweetener
- Egg custard: Use eggs instead of custard powder
❓ FAQs
❓ Why is my custard lumpy?
Custard powder wasn’t mixed well or heat was too high.
❓ How to fix runny custard?
Cook a bit longer or add a little more slurry.
❓ Can I store it?
Yes—refrigerate up to 2–3 days.
❓ Can I reheat it?
Yes, gently with a splash of milk.