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Three glass jars filled with custard and topped with gulab jamun, rose petals, and pistachios on a marble board with pink flowers.

Gulab Jamun Custard Cups

These Gulab Jamun Custard Cups combine creamy vanilla-cardamom custard with soft, syrupy gulab jamuns for a rich and festive dessert that’s easy to make ahead. Perfect for Diwali or any celebration where you want a quick, crowd-pleasing sweet.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chilling Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 6
Author: Shilpa

Equipment

  • Small Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowls

Ingredients

For the custard:

For assembly:

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix the custard powder with ¼ cup cold milk to form a smooth slurry.
  • Heat the remaining milk and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to simmer.
  • Lower the heat and whisk in the slurry, stirring continuously until the custard thickens to a creamy consistency. Stir in the ground cardamom and let the custard cool slightly.
  • Spoon the custard evenly into small serving jars or glasses. Cover and chill for 1 hour to set.
  • Once set, top each jar with 3-4 mini gulab jamuns. Garnish with dried rose petals and crushed pistachios. Keep chilled until ready to serve.

Notes

  • For a richer custard, replace ¼ cup of milk with heavy cream.
  • Adjust sugar in the custard based on the sweetness of your gulab jamuns.
  • Can be made up to 24 hours ahead. Just add gulab jamuns and garnish before serving for the best texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 142IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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