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🌟 Biscuit & Custard Delight Pudding
📝 Introduction
This Biscuit & Custard Delight Pudding is a classic no-bake dessert that brings together the creaminess of custard and the crunch of biscuits. It’s easy to make, requires minimal ingredients, and is loved across generations. Perfect for family gatherings, festive occasions, or even as a comfort dessert after dinner. Its velvety smooth custard layer topped with crushed biscuits creates a heavenly combination of textures and flavors.
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 8–10)
- 1 liter whole milk
- 4 tbsp custard powder (vanilla flavor recommended)
- 1 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 200 g tea biscuits (like Marie biscuits or digestive biscuits)
- 2 tbsp butter (optional, for richness)
- A pinch of salt (enhances sweetness)
- Ground cinnamon (optional, for garnish)
🍳 Instructions & Methods
Step 1: Prepare the Custard
- In a small bowl, mix the custard powder with ½ cup cold milk until smooth and lump-free.
- Heat the remaining milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add sugar and stir until dissolved.
- Gradually pour in the custard mixture, stirring continuously.
- Cook until the custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Stir in vanilla extract and butter for a glossy finish.
Step 2: Prepare the Biscuit Layer
- Crush the biscuits coarsely – not too fine, to keep some crunch.
- You can lightly toast them in a pan for extra flavor (optional).
Step 3: Assemble the Dessert
- Pour the prepared custard into a glass dish.
- Spread evenly with a spatula.
- Generously sprinkle the crushed biscuits on top.
- Optionally, dust with cinnamon for aroma and presentation.
- Refrigerate for 2–3 hours before serving.
📖 History
This pudding has its roots in European colonial cuisine, where custards were introduced through French and British influence. Over time, families across the Middle East, South Asia, and North Africa adapted it by adding tea biscuits, which were widely available and inexpensive. It became a household classic, passed down through generations as a nostalgic dessert that is both simple and indulgent.
💪 Benefits
- Energy Booster: The combination of milk and sugar provides quick energy.
- Rich in Calcium: Custard made with milk strengthens bones and teeth.
- Digestive Aid: Biscuits add fiber, depending on the type used.
- Comfort Food: Helps reduce stress and uplifts mood.
🏗 Formation (Texture & Layers)
- Base: Thick, creamy custard with a silky mouthfeel.
- Top Layer: Crunchy, crumbly biscuits for contrast.
- Optional Twist: Add layers of custard and biscuits alternately for a cake-like effect.
🍴 Nutrition (per serving, approx.)
- Calories: 220–250 kcal
- Protein: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Sugars: 22 g
- Fat: 7 g
- Calcium: 120 mg
(Values may vary depending on biscuit type and sugar amount used.)
❤️ Lovers of This Dessert
- Kids: Love it for the sweetness and creamy texture.
- Adults: Enjoy it as a nostalgic reminder of childhood.
- Elderly: Soft texture makes it easy to eat, while still flavorful.
- Hosts: It’s a crowd-pleaser that requires little effort but looks impressive.
✅ Conclusion
Biscuit & Custard Delight Pudding is more than just a dessert—it’s a tradition wrapped in sweetness and simplicity. Whether enjoyed as a quick family treat, served at festive gatherings, or prepared as a surprise for loved ones, this pudding never fails to win hearts. Its creamy custard base paired with crunchy biscuit topping makes it a timeless favorite.
A dessert for all ages, for all occasions—truly, a sweet lover’s delight! 🍮✨
👉 Would you like me to also give you a fancier layered version (like custard + biscuits + whipped cream, almost like a trifle), or should I keep it in this simple traditional style?