Category Archives: Drinks and Smoothies

Mango Custard

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Serves 4 people.

Ingredients*:

  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 tbsp mango (or regular) custard powder
  • 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk**
  • 1 cup fresh mango

Directions:

  1. Boil the milk until small bubbles start to form around the edges.
  2. Mix custard powder with 1 tbsp water and add to the milk.
  3. Stir continuously and reduce the heat to low.
  4. Once custard thickens, add sweetened condensed milk and stir.
  5. Transfer into a bowl and cool. Chill thoroughly in a refrigerator.
  6. When ready to serve, add mango chunks and enjoy!

*Chocolate flakes may be added if desired.

**Condensed milk may be substituted with carnation milk.

Cherry Syrup

Makes 2 cup of syrup.

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds fresh cherries, pitted
  • 2 cup sugar

Directions:

  1. Mix the cherries and sugar together and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Cool for another 1/2 hour.
  2. After cooled, strain the syrup and leave the cherry pulp*. Enjoy with pancakes, in drinks, or as a sweet treat.

For Cherry Refresher  (Drink), click here.

*Pulp may be used on top of waffles or biscuits.

Cherry Refresher with a Hint of Mint (Drink)

Cherry Refresher

Makes 1 glass.

Ingredients:

  • 2-3 tablespoons cherry syrup (for Cherry Syrup click here)
  • lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
  • crushed/shaved ice
  • 3/4 cup sparkling water (flavored optional)
  • 3-4 pieces of mint

Directions:

  1. Pour the sparkling water in a glass.
  2. Add the cherry syrup and lemon juice.
  3. Add the desired amount of shaved/crushed ice, top with mint, and serve.

Blueberry Syrup

Makes 1 cup of syrup.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4-5 lemons, juiced

Directions:

  1. Mix the blueberries and sugar together and cook for 15-20 minutes. Cool for another 1/2 hour.
  2. After cooled, add the lemon juice. Enjoy with pancakes, in drinks, or as a sweet treat.

For Blueberry Refresher (Drink), click here.