Mango Custard
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Created: 3/10/2024
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
This creamy and fruity mango custard is the perfect dessert to enjoy on a warm summer day. The rich and decadent custard is infused with fresh mango puree, creating a dessert that is both refreshing and satisfying.
Ingredients:
Yield: 6-8 servings
2 cups fresh mango, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup cornstarch
4 cups milk
6 egg yolks
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
Step 1
Begin by pureeing the fresh mango in a blender until smooth and set aside.
Begin by pureeing the fresh mango in a blender until smooth and set aside.
Step 2
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar and cornstarch until well combined.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar and cornstarch until well combined.
Step 3
In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until it begins to simmer.
Step 4
Add the egg yolks to the mixing bowl with the sugar and cornstarch and whisk until smooth.
Add the egg yolks to the mixing bowl with the sugar and cornstarch and whisk until smooth.
Step 5
Slowly pour the hot milk into the mixing bowl with the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from scrambling.
Slowly pour the hot milk into the mixing bowl with the egg yolk mixture, whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from scrambling.
Step 6
Return the custard mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Return the custard mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 7
Remove the custard from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and mango puree until well combined.
Remove the custard from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and mango puree until well combined.
Step 8
Pour the custard into a 1.5 quart baking dish and let it cool to room temperature.
Pour the custard into a 1.5 quart baking dish and let it cool to room temperature.
Step 9
Once cooled, cover the baking dish with cling wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the custard is firm.
Once cooled, cover the baking dish with cling wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until the custard is firm.
Step 10
Serve the mango custard chilled and garnish with fresh mango slices or whipped cream, if desired.
Serve the mango custard chilled and garnish with fresh mango slices or whipped cream, if desired.