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.
I tried a similar custard once and it got lumpy even though I stirred. Any tips to prevent that? Maybe cook on low heat? I’m curious before I attempt this.
Smelled amazing while cooking! I used pomegranate and it looked super pretty. Would definitely make again for guests.
That sounds gorgeous! Rose water can be so fragrant—love the pomegranate touch. Did it set up nicely after chilling?
Not a fan of pomegranate in custard—it tastes weird to me. Apple and banana would be better. But hey, different strokes.
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?
Not gonna lie, rose water can be hit or miss. Mine turned slightly perfumey even though I used only 1 tsp. Next time I’ll reduce it or add it later—overall good, but I’d tweak the amount.
I dunno… 1 tsp seems like a lot to me depending on the brand. Some rose water is really strong. Next time add after cooking like you said, or just use less.
Omg same! Rose water can go from lovely to “perfume counter” super fast. I usually start with 1/2 tsp and taste—your tweak idea is spot on.
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?
Rose water in desserts always makes me nervous because sometimes it tastes like perfume. If the rose amount is right though, this could be amazing.
This is amazing! The rose water flavor makes it so unique.
Yummy! My kids loved it. I used strawberries instead of cherries though!
Not sure if I did something wrong, but my custard got too thick on the stove. I had to loosen it with a splash of milk—worked fine though.
That sounds pretty normal—custard powder can thicken fast on the stove. Next time, keep it on low/medium and stir constantly. A tiny splash of milk like you did is exactly the right fix!
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!