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Custard Bread Dessert

Cultural Context

Custard Bread Dessert, known as Shahi Tukda, has its roots in Mughal cuisine, symbolizing luxury and celebration. Traditionally served at weddings and festivals, this dish showcases the richness of milk and bread, often adorned with nuts and spices. Today, it enjoys popularity across South Asia and has inspired variations worldwide, making it a beloved dessert for many.

PakistaniPKdessert
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
5 large slices of bread
2-3 tablespoons ghee
2 cups full-fat milk
6 tablespoons sugar
1/2 cup cold milk
3 tablespoons custard powder
saffron leaves
nuts (pistachios or almonds)

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + milk powder

Almond milk reduces calories and is dairy-free.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil is heart-healthy and suitable for vegan diets.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric adds color and flavor at a lower cost.

condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + sugar

Coconut milk is a dairy alternative with a unique flavor.

1

Cut the edges off the bread slices and make bread crumbs with the edges.

2

Cut the bread slices into four equal parts.

3

Toast the bread pieces in a pan with 2-3 tablespoons of ghee until crispy and golden brown on both sides.

4

In a pan, heat 2 cups of full-fat milk and add 6 tablespoons of sugar, cooking until the sugar dissolves and the milk boils.

5

In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup cold milk with 3 tablespoons of custard powder until smooth.

6

Add the custard mixture to the boiling milk and cook until thickened, about 5-6 minutes on low heat.

7

Add saffron leaves to the custard mixture and mix well.

8

Layer the toasted bread pieces in a serving dish, followed by a layer of custard mixture.

9

Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, ensuring the bread is well coated with custard.

10

Garnish with nuts of choice and refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

panserving dish

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairyeggsnuts

Also Known As

Shahi TukdaBread Pudding

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