Rose Flavored Fruit Custard is a refreshing, indulgent dessert that combines the richness of a traditional fruit custard with the delicate floral notes of rose. This dessert is both vibrant and soothing, offering a smooth, creamy texture and a subtle fragrance that elevates the fruit flavors to something special. It’s perfect for special occasions, family gatherings, or when you simply want a light yet luxurious treat.
The base of the custard is made with milk, sugar, and a hint of vanilla or cardamom. Once it’s thickened to a velvety consistency, a few drops of rose water or rose essence are added to infuse the custard with its signature floral flavor. The rose water enhances the natural sweetness of the custard, giving it an elegant fragrance and a hint of exotic sweetness.
Once the custard is made, it’s cooled to room temperature and then chilled in the fridge. After chilling, the custard becomes smooth, rich, and refreshingly cool, perfect for a warm weather dessert or as a comforting treat at the end of a meal.
To finish, fresh, seasonal fruits like mango, bananas, apples, pomegranate, and grapes are chopped and added to the custard. The mix of sweet, tangy, and juicy fruits contrasts beautifully with the creamy custard base, offering a balance of textures and flavors. The rose water adds a light, aromatic sweetness that pairs perfectly with the natural flavors of the fruits.
For added elegance, you can garnish the custard with chopped pistachios, almonds, or a few petals of edible rose for a beautiful, fragrant presentation.
Rose Flavored Fruit Custard is easy to make and can be customized with your favorite fruits. It’s a refreshing and light dessert that feels luxurious without being too heavy, making it perfect for summer parties, festive gatherings, or a simple after-dinner treat.
In essence, this dessert combines the comfort of creamy custard with the refreshing sweetness of fruits and the delicate, floral essence of rose. It’s a wonderful treat for anyone who loves floral-inspired desserts and is sure to impress with its beautiful appearance and unique flavor profile.
Ingredients
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tbsp custard powder
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp rose water
- 1 cup mixed fruits apple, grapes, pomegranate), banana
- 1 tbsp Nuts pistachios), almonds, chopped
- 1 tbsp cherry syrup optional
- cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Pour milk into a pan and bring it to a boil.
- Dissolve custard powder in a little cold milk and add it to the boiling milk, stirring continuously.
- Add sugar and cook until the custard thickens. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Once the custard has cooled, add rose water and mix well.
- Chop the fruits into bite-sized pieces and add them to the custard. Mix gently.
- Chill the custard in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Before serving, garnish with chopped nuts, cherry syrup (optional), and fresh cherries.
A simple recipe. I added some coconut and it turned out great! 🌴
Rose water? I’m skeptical. It smells like perfume sometimes 😅 But if it’s balanced with sugar, maybe it’ll be good. Anyone tried it and can confirm?
Custard! My mom used to make it, this recipe reminds me of her, thank you!
So good!!
Super easy to follow! I added some kiwi too, turned out great!
I tried this recipe but the custard was too thick. I think I added too much custard powder. 🙁
Ugh, yeah that happens! But did you know custard can be thin or thick depending on how it’s made? Just a tiny bit less powder would help.
Maybe try using less custard powder next time? It’s easy to mess that up. I’ve done it too. Just gotta pay more attention! 🙃
I dunno, I thought it was kinda weird tasting. The rose water was too strong for me.
Where do I even find rose water? Is it something I can grab at a regular store?
You can usually find rose water in the ethnic section of your grocery store or at specialty stores. Sometimes they have it in health food stores too!
I don’t know where to find that! Can’t you just use regular water? Seems the same to me.
THIS RECIPE IS FAKE! Custard can’t taste like roses! What’s next? Lemon flavored potatoes?
I used full cream milk which made it super rich. Loved it! 😋
This sounds so elegant! Rose water + fruit custard is right up my alley. I’d probably reduce the sugar a bit since some fruits are already sweet, but overall looks perfect.
Thank you! Yes, reducing the sugar is a great call—especially with bananas and grapes in there.
I followed it pretty close, but my custard turned too thick. Maybe my custard powder was stronger? Added a splash of milk and it was okay.
That makes sense—custard powder brands really vary in strength. If it thickened fast, your measurement could’ve been slightly more or the heat was a bit too high. Good save with the extra milk!
I don’t like the flavor of rose… can I just skip it? What will happen?
Why do you add rose water? It smells weird to me. Not a fan of floral flavors.
I don’t think mixing fruits is a good idea. They taste strange together.
2 hours chilling is not enough for my family, it still tastes warm. I chilled it overnight and it became perfect and creamy.
Not sure about the cherry syrup—seems like it might make it too sweet. But the pistachios with the fruits sounds like a nice combo.
Good point about the cherry syrup—I’d definitely start with a tiny drizzle if your fruits are already sweet. The rose custard + pistachios sounds like it would balance really nicely though.
This was heavenly! The rose flavor is subtle but wonderful. Will definitely make again!
The steps are clear, and custard powder custard usually turns out great. I’d just make sure the rose water isn’t too strong—start with less if you’re sensitive to floral flavors.
Totally agree on the rose water—mine got super soapy once when I didn’t measure right. I use like half the amount and it’s perfect.
Tasty! But I don’t get the whole cherry syrup thing. It’s optional for a reason, right?
I dunno, cherry syrup makes it look fancy! But I ain’t a fan of cherries honestly, so I just skip it.
I totally agree! Cherry syrup isn’t necessary, but it’s a nice touch if you like it. Just think how sweet it would be without it, though!
Yum! Great recipe. I used strawberries instead of pomegranate, still delicious!
Stawberry sounds good! Gonna try that next time. Thanks for the tip!
I dunno, pomegranate is the best part! Strawberries? Really?
This is amazing! The rose water flavor makes it so unique.
Yummy! My kids loved it. I used strawberries instead of cherries though!
This is easy to make but don’t put in too much sugar! It becomes super sweet!
Totally agree! I added only a tablespoon of sugar and it was perfect. Too much makes it sickly sweet.
I’m not sure about the rose water. It sounds weird. Can you taste it much?
Yum! I messed up once and still tasted good. Cherries on top makes it look fancy. 10/10
I tried it but it didn’t turn out right. The custard didn’t thicken. What did I do wrong?
This is delicious! The rose flavor is so unique and refreshing! Will definitely make again.
Custard powder thickened fast for me, but I had to keep stirring the whole time or it got lumpy. Still delicious after chilling.
What kinda fruits can I use? Only apples and grapes? Seems limited.
So good. Rose custard yummm.
Right?! The rose water really makes it taste fancy—like café dessert at home. I added extra pistachios and it was perfect 🤤
I tried this but my custard didn’t thicken… maybe my custard powder was old? Still the rose flavor was nice though. Could use more fruit next time.
Not sure about the measurements. Like 2 tbsp custard powder for 2 cups milk feels a little thick to me, unless the powder is very specific. Also “1 cup mixed fruits” is vague—too much fruit might make it watery.
I get what you mean. 2 tbsp custard powder for 2 cups milk can be thick depending on the brand. If it sets too firm, next time add 1–2 tbsp more milk and cook just until it coats the spoon.
Can you really use any fruits? I tried with oranges and it was kinda weird…won’t do that again.
Do you really need rose water? I find it kinda weird. Just use vanilla, way better.
Lol I forgot to put sugar. So it was super weird tasting… never again. 1 star!
Too complicated for me! I think I’ll stick to plain custard, thanks! 😅
I was skeptical at first, but this custard turned out great. Just a bit too sweet for my taste.
This sounds so fancy for something pretty straightforward. Rose water can be hit or miss, but with the custard base it should be perfect. I’d add extra pomegranate next time!
This was so delicious! I loved the rose water flavor. Perfect for a summer dessert!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! The rose water really adds a unique touch, doesn’t it? Perfect for summer indeed!
I tried this recipe, but it turned out too sweet. Maybe less sugar next time?
Just average. Not bad, not great. Just… there.
Absolutely delicious! The rose water gives it such a unique flavor. My family loved it.
My mom used to make this all the time when I was a kid. Brought back memories! ❤️
Such a lovely memory! This recipe sounds delicious, I gotta try it! 🌹
Looks like a perfect dessert for Eid/parties. I love that it’s fruit-forward but still custardy. Will definitely make again.
So easy to make! I used frozen mixed fruits and it was still delicious!
So easy! Me loved mixing the fruits in. Will put this in my dessert rotation.
I don’t know about rose water. Sounds weird. Does it really taste good?
Glad to hear you enjoyed it! Mixing fruits really brings out the flavors. 🍓
I didn’t have cherry syrup, so I skipped it. Still turned out tasty, but I think the syrup would have made it better.
This recipe is amazing! The rose flavor adds such a unique touch. My family loved it.
I’m glad you enjoyed it! The rose water really does make it special. 🍮
Rose flavor? Sounds weird. Do people really like that? 🤔
Not gonna lie, I’m skeptical about rose water in dessert. It tastes like soap sometimes. But if you keep it subtle, maybe it works.
Just made this for my family and they loved it! Definitely making again. 🌹
That sounds delicious! I’ll have to try it out. Thanks for sharing! 😊
I think you mixed the instructions up. I’m not good in the kitchen but I managed somehow. Not bad but could be better.
YUM! I added some kiwi too. Will definitely make again. Thanks!
I’m not a fan of desserts with strong floral tastes like rose. This wasn’t for me! 😖
I’m skeptical about boiling milk with custard powder—will it curdle? Mine didn’t, thankfully, but I was nervous the whole time.
What can I use instead of custurd powder? I don’t have any in my cupboard.
I heard you can use flour too but not sure how that will taste… Maybe it would be too thick or something idk.
You can use cornstarch instead! It works well for thickening. Just mix it with some cold milk first, like you would with custard powder.
Custard is so easy peasy to make! Just mix and chill, right? Can totally do this with my kids.
I don’t really get the rose water thing. It tasted weird to me. Maybe I messed up the recipe?
The measurements are fine but the method says boil milk—mine almost overflowed 😅 so watch the pan! Otherwise solid.
Good call! I also had the milk try to climb out the pot the first time—now I keep the heat medium and stir constantly. 😅 Still tastes amazing though.
I didn’t have nuts, so I skipped them. Still great! But I think the nuts would add something.
I think you’re right! The nuts definitely give it that extra crunch. But hey, at least it was still tasty! 😊
Super easy recipe, my kids loved it! I replaced some fruits with mango, still turned out great!
Sounds delicious! I might try adding mango too. Kids will love that.
rose water? What’s that? I just use vanilla, this sounds fancy and extra.
Not bad, but I felt like something was missing. Maybe a touch more sugar?
This sounds so pretty and refreshing—rose water + fruits is such a nice combo. I love that it’s chilled too. Will definitely try!
Looks complicated for just fruit and milk. I might just stick to plain custard.
I thought it looked complicated too, but it’s actually really easy once you get the hang of it! Give it a try!
It’s just alright. Wish it said how to serve it better; I didn’t know if I was supposed to eat it warm or cold.
Looks delicious but I’m not a fan of rose water. Can I use vanilla instead?
Custard yummm!
OMG, I love custard too! This looks so good, can’t wait to try it! 🌟
Rose water? Isn’t that just weird? I don’t know if I would like that in my custard.
Rose water is overrated. Why would anyone want their dessert to taste like flowers?
My rose water amount might’ve been off (used a little more). It tasted a bit like perfume. I think next time I’ll reduce it and let the custard cool more before adding.
That sounds like the classic “too much rose water” problem 😅 Perfume-y is usually just an overpour. Your fix—using less and letting it cool more before adding—totally makes sense. Next batch will be fragrant, not floral-boozy.
Honestly, I find the idea of mixing rose flavor with fruits weird. But the kids loved it. 🤷♂️
Yum! I never knew fruit and rose could go together. Will make this again for sure.
I agree! The rose water adds such a unique flavor! It’s surprisingly refreshing.
Hmm, not sure about the rose water. Fruits are already sweet, why complicate it?
Honestly this is better than I expected. Chilling for 2 hours really helps the custard set. Garnish makes it look restaurant-level.
Didn’t turn out right, my custard was too runny. What did I do wrong?
What’s custard powder? Can I just use flour instead? 🤔
Fruit in a custard? Yasss! This is like a party in my mouth! 🎉
This is the best custard ever! The rose flavor makes it so unique. 5 stars!
Not sure about rose water in custard. Isn’t that just weird? I might stick to vanilla…
I tried this recipe last week and it was delicious! My family loved it too. The rose flavor is really something special. Thank you for sharing!
This was so good! The rose flavor really made it unique. My kids loved it!
Totally barking up the wrong tree with this recipe. Fruits and custard belong seperate!
I don’t see the problem! Mixing fruits with custard can be delicious. It’s a fun twist! 😋
Yum! I doubled the nuts and made it even crunchier. What a treat!
The fruit mix is a great idea! Pomegranate + banana is a combo I don’t see often. Cherry syrup optional? I say yes.
Yes! That fruit combo sounds so refreshing—pomegranate especially gives a nice pop of flavor. Cherry syrup as optional is a win for me, too.
Pomegranate + banana is interesting but I worry it’ll get kinda watery with the custard. Maybe add the cherries only at the end? Also rose water can taste soapy if you use too much 😅
The instructions say “bring to a boil” then stir continuously… I kinda rushed and it got lumpy. Still tasted good though—just not as silky.
Maybe you boiled it too hard? I’ve done that with custard powder—lumps happen when it cooks too fast. Try simmering (not roaring boil) and keep whisking instead of just stirring.
Ugh, that lumpy custard feeling is real 😅 But honestly, “still tasted good” counts. Next time maybe whisk the custard powder into cold milk extra smooth before it hits the boil—continuous stirring is key.
I had high hopes for this recipe, but it was just okay. Maybe I didn’t execute it well?
I dont like cherries so I left them off and it still turned out fine. Nice recipe!
Tried it and it came out creamy! I used store-bought mixed fruits and the texture was great after chilling. The rose water smell is strong at first but mellows nicely.
Wow, this was a hit at the party! Everyone asked for the recipe! 🌹🍮
I like the idea but the ingredient list is messy—“1 cup mixed fruits apple, grapes, pomegranate), banana” ??? Still, I figured it out. Needs better formatting.
Kinda confused with the ingredient line “nuts pistachios), almonds”—like is that parentheses typo? Anyway, I used chopped pistachios and it tasted amazing.
Yeah that ingredient line looks like a parenthesis/typing typo to me 😅 But glad your chopped pistachios worked out—rose + pistachio sounds insanely good.
I tried something similar and the rose water can get perfume-y if you add too much. 1 tsp seems safe though—nice balance.
Totally agree—rose water can go from floral to straight-up perfume real fast. Your 1 tsp callout is such a good guideline. 🌹
Hmm I think rose water is overrated. I tried it once and it tasted like soap. Maybe my rose water was old? Also does the custard need to boil longer? Mine got lumpy.