Fresh Fruit Salad with Creamy Custard Recipe

Name: Fresh Fruit Salad with Creamy Custard
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 kiwis, peeled and chopped; 2 ripe mangoes, peeled, cored, and sliced; 1 melon, peeled, cored, and chopped; 1 quart strawberries, hulled and quartered; 1 quart blackberries; 1/2 quart blueberries; 1 1/2 cups whole milk; 2/3 cup sugar; 6 large egg yolks; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Place fruit into a large bowl and toss together.

Servings: persons

6 kiwis, peeled and chopped
2 ripe mangoes, peeled, cored, and sliced
1 melon, peeled, cored, and chopped
1 quart strawberries, hulled and quartered
1 quart blackberries
1/2 quart blueberries
1 1/2 cups whole milk
2/3 cup sugar
6 large egg yolks
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Place fruit into a large bowl and toss together.

1
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk milk and sugar constantly.
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg yolks.
3
Slowly incorporate the hot milk into the egg mixture.
4
Return the mixture to the saucepan.
5
Heat the custard over low heat about 5 minutes or until thickened slightly, stirring constantly.
6
(It should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
7
Do not let the mixture come to a simmer or the eggs will curdle.)
8
Remove from heat and melt the butter into custard.
9
Add vanilla.
10
Immediately strain the custard into a small bowl.
11
Place in refrigerator to cool.
12
Drizzle over fruit and serve.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 kiwis, peeled and chopped, 2 ripe mangoes, peeled, cored, and sliced, 1 melon, peeled, cored, and chopped, 1 quart strawberries, hulled and quartered, and more.

Yes, Fresh Fruit Salad with Creamy Custard falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fresh Fruit Salad with Creamy Custard

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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