Tropical Fruit Custard Delight Recipe

If you’re looking for a quick, colorful, and crowd-pleasing dessert, this Tropical Fruit Custard Delight is the one! Made with juicy fruit pieces, bouncy jelly cubes, and chewy tapioca pearls all wrapped in a smooth vanilla custard — it’s a chilled treat that’s as fun to eat as it is to make. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or just cooling off on a warm day, and the best part? It only takes 10 minutes to prepare!

Preparation Time:

• Prep time: 10 minutes

• Cooking (for custard & tapioca): 10 minutes

• Chill Time: 1–2 hours

• Total Time: 20 minutes (plus chilling)

Ingredients

   For the Custard Base:

• 2 cups cold milk

• 3 tablespoons vanilla custard powder

• 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)

   Mix-ins:

• 1 cup mixed fruit cocktail or chopped tropical fruits (pineapple, papaya, apple, etc.)

• 1 cup colorful jelly cubes (red, green, orange – pre-set and chopped)

• 1/4 cup small tapioca pearls (sago), cooked and cooled

   Optional Toppings:

• Whipped cream

• Cherries or extra fruit bits

• Crushed nuts or shredded coconut (for texture)

 

Instructions

1. Cook the Tapioca Pearls (Sago):

   • Rinse 1/4 cup of sago in water.

   • Boil in water until the pearls turn translucent (about 10 minutes).

   • Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.

2. Prepare the Custard Base:

   • In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons custard powder with 1/4 cup of cold milk until smooth.

   • Heat the remaining milk (1 ¾ cups) in a saucepan. Once warm, add sugar and stir.

   • Slowly add the custard mixture, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.

   • Cook until thickened (about 5 minutes), then remove from heat and let it cool completely.

3. Assemble the Dessert:

   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped fruits, jelly cubes, cooked sago, and cooled custard.

   • Mix gently until well combined.

4. Chill and Serve:

   • Transfer into serving cups or bowls.

   • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and set.

   • Garnish with whipped cream or cherries if desired. Enjoy cold!

 

This Tropical Fruit Custard Delight is more than just a dessert — it’s a refreshing celebration in a bowl! With its creamy custard, chewy sago, fruity bites, and playful jelly cubes, it’s sure to win hearts at any gathering. Best of all, it’s incredibly easy to prepare and perfect for warm days when you want something cool, light, and satisfying. Try it once, and it might just become a go-to favorite in your home too!