Fruit Custard Pudding

A rich and colorful layered dessert made with cake, custard, jelly, cream, and fruits — perfect for parties and festive occasions.

Ingredients

  • 1 small cake
  • 1 tin cocktail fruits
  • 2 cups fresh cream
  • 4 cups milk
  • 4 tbsp custard powder
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 packet strawberry jelly
  • 1 apple
  • 1 orange
  • 1 cup grapes
  • 4–5 cherries

Method

  1. Cut the cake into two halves.
  2. Prepare the jelly as per packet instructions.
  3. Beat the cream until thick.
  4. Peel and chop the apple, orange, grapes, and other fruits into small pieces.
  5. Mix custard powder with a little cold milk.
  6. Boil the remaining milk, add sugar and the dissolved custard, stirring continuously until thickened. Remove from heat.
  7. Place one cake slice in a serving dish, spread some custard, cocktail fruits, and chopped fresh fruits over it.
  8. Add a layer of jelly, then place the second cake slice on top.
  9. Garnish with the remaining custard and fruits.
  10. Spread whipped cream over the top.
  11. Decorate the sides with jelly and garnish with cherries.
  12. Refrigerate until set and serve chilled.