Lab-e-Shireen recipe

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Ingredients

• 1 litre milk
• 2 to 3 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
• 3 to 4 tbsp vanilla custard powder
• 1/4 cup milk (for the custard mixture)
• 1/2 cup dairy cream
• 1 cup fruit cocktail (canned, or fresh chopped fruits)
• 1/2 cup colored vermicelli (sawaiyan), boiled and drained
• 1 cup jelly cubes (banana and strawberry flavors)

Method

Prepare the custard

1. In a pan, heat the 1 litre of milk and add the sugar. Stir well.
2. In a small bowl, mix the custard powder with 1/4 cup milk until smooth.
3. Slowly pour the custard mixture into the heated milk while stirring continuously.
4. Cook on low-medium heat until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.

Prepare the cream and fruits

5. In a separate bowl, beat the dairy cream until fluffy. Add the fruit cocktail and mix gently.

Assemble

6. In a large serving bowl, pour the cooled custard. Add the fluffy cream and fruit mixture and mix gently.
7. Add the boiled colored vermicelli and mix well. Top with jelly cubes for a vibrant look.

Chill and serve

8. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve chilled.

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