Festive Fruitcake Delight

Festive Fruitcake Delight is a delicious dessert that is perfect for any special occasion. This dish is a combination of rich fruitcake and creamy custard, making it a delightful treat for your taste buds. To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients:

For the Fruitcake:

- 1 cup of mixed dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, cherries, apricots)
- 1/2 cup of chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, pecans)
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp of baking powder
- 1/2 tsp of salt
- 1/2 tsp of cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp of nutmeg
- 1/4 cup of milk

For the Custard:

- 2 cups of milk
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- 2 tbsp of cornstarch
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
To make the fruitcake, preheat your oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, mix together the dried fruits, chopped nuts, brown sugar, and butter until well combined. Add in the eggs and mix until smooth. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, until everything is well combined.
Pour the batter into a greased 9-inch cake pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely before slicing it into small pieces.
To make the custard, heat the milk in a saucepan over medium heat until it starts to steam. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, egg yolks, cornstarch, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually pour the hot milk into the egg mixture, whisking constantly, until everything is well combined.
Pour the custard back into the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
To assemble the Festive Fruitcake Delight, place a layer of fruitcake pieces in the bottom of a serving dish. Pour a layer of custard over the fruitcake, then repeat with another layer of fruitcake and custard. Continue layering until you have used up all of the fruitcake and custard.
Chill the dessert in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving. When ready to serve, garnish with additional chopped nuts and dried fruits, if desired.
This Festive Fruitcake Delight is a perfect combination of sweet and creamy flavors that will leave your taste buds wanting more. It is a great dessert to serve at any special occasion, and it is sure to impress your guests. Try making this dish today and enjoy the delicious taste of this classic dessert!
Type: Dessert
Main Ingredients: Mixed dried fruits, Custard, Nuts