Homemade custard brings people together. With the milky base, you get the enjoyment of fun additions like fruits, nuts, spices, and more. Custard is what you would probably think of making at home when you have some leftover fruits that you want to use in the best and the most delicious way. The simplicity of custard makes it a suitable recipe even for bachelors who want to savor a delightful homemade sweet time without spending on outside treats. With a simple base of milk, custard powder, and sugar, you can try many experiments to turn the treat into a gourmet delight.
Custard tastes immensely good when you pair it up with different textures and flavor additions. Since the natural flavor of custard is mild and creamy, it pairs well with additions like nuts, dry fruits, granola, cookie crumb, berries, and whipped cream. You can use custard as an ingredient for something else or you can turn it into a dip or a drip for churros, cakes, and more. However, if you want to take things further than the classic uses, you are in for a treat! This recipe will teach you how you can turn custard into a layered masterpiece with the addition of Oreo cookie crumbs.
Oreo cookie crumbs provide the structural base and crispiness that gives substance to the custard and complements its creamy texture. This pair complements each other’s properties so well that you would always want to have custard this way. Not only the textural contrast rocks, its flavor also makes you keep wanting more. The chocolatey flavor of Oreo cookies enhances the creamy pleasure of custard and infuses its chocolate flavor slowly into the custard, creating a fusion of flavors. As you dig in, you get a scoop of all you would expect from a comforting dessert.
This recipe for custard with raisins and Oreo crumbs shows how you can stack up the layers of homemade custard with Oreo cookie crumb and succulent raisins to make a perfect gourmet dessert for any occasion. Follow the recipe below and create your own masterpiece in easy steps.
Ingredients:
For the custard:
For the layers:
Instructions:
Step 1: Boil Milk
Mix the custard powder into ½ cup of cold milk to create a slurry. Boil the remaining milk in a pan.
Step 2: Add Sugar
Stir the sugar into the boiling milk and cook until sugar is dissolved. Once the sugar is dissolved, slowly add the custard slurry into it and stir continuously while cooking on low heat until it thickens.
Step 3: Thicken and Let Rest
Once custard is thickened, turn off the heat and let it cool down to room temperature. After that add vanilla essence and set aside.
Step 4: Prepare Oreo Layer
Crush the Oreo cookies along with the cream in a food processor or in a ziplock bag. Mix with melted butter to help create a firm base layer.
Step 5: Soak Raisins
Soak the raisins in warm water for 10 minutes to start the osmosis process and plump them up. Once swollen, drain the raisins and set aside.
Step 6: Assemble the Layers
Take individual transparent glasses of your choice. Spoon the Oreo crumbs at the bottom and press gently. Add a spoonful of thick custard over it for the middle layer. Sprinkle the soaked raisins over the custard and repeat the layers until the glass is full. Top off with decorations like berries, Oreo crumbs and more. For decoration, you can also add a dollop of whipped cream.
Step 7: Chill and Serve
Refrigerate the custard for at least 1-2 hours to set it completely and give it a structure. Garnish with grated chocolate, nuts, or more raisins before serving.
Give homemade custard a gourmet makeover with this easy and elegant recipe for a layered custard with raisins and Oreo crumbs. Enjoy summer with this homemade chilled dessert and serve it for special occasions.