🍮 Mediterranean Fruit Custard Cups
⏱ Time
Prep: 15 minutes
Chill: 1–2 hours
Total: ~2 hours
🍽 Serves
4–6 cups
🧾 Ingredients
For Custard:
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2 cups full-fat milk
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3 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
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2 tbsp cornstarch
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1 egg yolk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 tbsp fresh cream (optional, for extra richness)
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Zest of ½ orange or lemon (optional, Mediterranean touch)
For Fruit Topping:
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½ cup strawberries (sliced)
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½ cup kiwi (diced)
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½ cup oranges or mandarins (segments)
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½ cup grapes (halved)
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¼ cup pomegranate seeds
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1 tbsp honey
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1 tsp lemon juice
Optional Garnish:
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Chopped pistachios
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Mint leaves
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Coconut flakes
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Make the Custard
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In a bowl, whisk cornstarch, egg yolk, and ¼ cup milk until smooth.
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In a saucepan, heat the remaining milk with sugar over medium heat.
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Once warm (not boiling), slowly pour into the egg mixture while whisking.
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Return everything to the saucepan and cook on low heat, stirring continuously.
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Cook until thick and creamy (5–7 minutes).
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Remove from heat. Add vanilla extract, cream, and citrus zest.
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Let it cool slightly.
Step 2: Prepare Fruit Topping
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In a bowl, mix all chopped fruits.
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Add honey and lemon juice.
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Toss gently and set aside.
Step 3: Assemble Cups
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Spoon custard into serving cups.
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Top with the fruit mixture.
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Garnish with pistachios or mint if desired.
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Chill for 1–2 hours before serving.
❓ Q & A
Q1: Can I use store-bought custard?
Yes! But homemade gives better flavor and texture.
Q2: Can I make it dairy-free?
Yes! Use almond milk or coconut milk and skip the cream.
Q3: How long do these cups last?
They stay fresh for 2 days in the refrigerator.
Q4: Can I use canned fruits?
Fresh is best, but canned fruits (well-drained) also work.
Q5: Can I make this sugar-free?
Yes! Replace sugar with honey, stevia, or maple syrup.
Q6: Why is my custard runny?
It needs more cooking time or slightly more cornstarch.
Q7: Can I freeze custard cups?
Not recommended. Custard texture changes after freezing.