Step 1: Prepare the Fruit
Wash and peel the fruit.
Cut the kiwi, banana, grapefruit, and persimmon into small pieces.
Separate the mandarin into segments.
Try to keep the pieces relatively similar in size so they distribute evenly throughout the dessert.
Step 2: Arrange Some Fruit
Line a loaf pan or rectangular glass container with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Arrange a few attractive pieces of kiwi, orange, banana, and other fruit against the bottom and sides of the container.
This will create a beautiful pattern when the dessert is turned out and sliced.
Step 3: Make the Milk Mixture
Pour about 100 ml of the milk into a bowl.
Add the cornstarch and whisk until completely smooth.
Make sure there are no lumps.
Step 4: Heat the Remaining Milk
Pour the remaining milk into a saucepan.
Add the sugar and place the saucepan over medium heat.
Stir occasionally until the milk becomes hot, but don’t let it boil aggressively.
Step 5: Add the Cornstarch Mixture
Slowly pour the cornstarch-and-milk mixture into the warm milk while whisking constantly.
Continue stirring over medium-low heat.
Within a few minutes, the mixture will become thick and creamy.
Step 6: Add Vanilla
Remove the saucepan from the heat.
Stir in the vanilla extract.
If using heavy cream, add it now and whisk until smooth.
Step 7: Add the Fruit
Gently fold most of the chopped fruit into the warm milk cream.
Be careful not to crush the fruit.
Tip: Very juicy fruits can release liquid and soften the dessert, so drain excess juice before adding them.
Step 8: Fill the Container
Pour the creamy fruit mixture into the prepared container.
Gently tap the container on the counter a few times to remove large air pockets.
Smooth the top with a spatula.
Step 9: Chill
Cover the dessert and place it in the refrigerator for at least 3–4 hours, preferably overnight.
The cornstarch will help the milk mixture firm up as it cools.
Step 10: Slice and Serve
Once completely chilled, carefully remove the dessert from the container.
Place it on a cutting board and slice into thick pieces.
The colorful fruit pieces will be beautifully visible throughout each slice. 🍓🥝🍊
⭐ Helpful Tips
- Use ripe but firm fruit so it holds its shape.
- Drain very juicy fruit before mixing it into the cream.
- Don’t add acidic fruit juice directly to the hot milk mixture.
- For a sweeter dessert, increase the sugar slightly.
- For extra creaminess, add a little heavy cream.
- Keep the finished dessert refrigerated.
🍓 Fruit Combinations to Try
You can customize this dessert with:
Strawberry + kiwi + banana
A classic colorful combination.
Mango + peach + kiwi
Sweet and tropical.
Blueberry + strawberry + banana
Perfect for a berry version.
Mandarin + kiwi + pineapple
Fresh and citrusy.
🍮 Final Result
The result is a soft, creamy milk dessert filled with juicy pieces of colorful fruit—no gelatin required.
It’s simple enough for an everyday dessert but looks beautiful enough to serve to guests. 🍊🥝🍌
Save this recipe and try your favorite fruit combination!
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