Creamy Custard Crumble Dessert

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Creamy Custard Crumble Dessert

🧾 Ingredients

For the custard layer:

  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 tbsp custard powder (vanilla flavor)
  • 4 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence (optional)
  • 2 tbsp butter

For the crumb topping:

  • 1½ cups crushed biscuits (Marie, Digestive, or Graham crackers)
  • 4 tbsp melted butter
  • 2 tbsp sugar (optional, for sweetness)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the custard

  1. In a bowl, mix custard powder with a little cold milk to make a smooth paste.
  2. Heat the remaining milk in a pan.
  3. Add sugar and stir until dissolved.
  4. Pour in the custard mixture while stirring continuously.
  5. Cook on medium heat until thick and creamy.
  6. Add butter and vanilla essence, mix well.
  7. Remove from heat.

2. Prepare the crumb layer

  1. Crush biscuits into fine crumbs.
  2. Mix with melted butter and sugar.
  3. Stir until it resembles a crumbly texture.

3. Assemble the dessert

  1. Pour the hot custard into a serving dish.
  2. Spread evenly.
  3. Sprinkle the biscuit crumble generously on top.

4. Chill

  • Let it cool at room temperature.
  • Refrigerate for 2–3 hours until set.

🍽️ Serving

  • Scoop and serve chilled.
  • You’ll get that creamy, smooth texture with a crunchy top—just like in the image.

✨ Optional variations

  • Add a layer of whipped cream on top
  • Mix fruits (banana, mango, or berries) into the custard
  • Add a caramel drizzle for extra flavor

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