Commercial-Scale Recipe: Creamy Fruit Salad for 100 Persons
Dish Name: Creamy Fruit Salad
Cuisine: Pakistani / Continental Fusion
Serving Size: 150 grams per person
Total Yield: 15 kg approx. (100 servings)
Menu Table for Professional Kitchen:
|
Ingredient |
Quantity |
Notes |
|
Apples
(medium, diced) |
3.5
kg |
Peeled
and cored |
|
Bananas
(medium, sliced) |
3
kg |
Ripe
but firm |
|
Grapes
(seedless, halved) |
2
kg |
Green
or red, seedless |
|
Pineapple
chunks (canned) |
2.5
kg |
Drained |
|
Mango
(diced, fresh/canned) |
2
kg |
Seasonal
fresh preferred |
|
Fruit
cocktail (canned) |
2
kg |
Drained |
|
Pomegranate
seeds |
1
kg |
Optional,
for garnish |
|
Fresh
cream (Amul/Nestle) |
3
liters |
Full
fat |
|
Condensed
milk (Milkmaid etc) |
2.5
liters |
Adjust
to sweetness preference |
|
Mayonnaise |
1
liter |
Optional
for tang |
|
Vanilla
custard (cooked) |
2
liters |
Thick
consistency, chilled |
|
Sugar |
500
grams |
Optional,
based on fruit sweetness |
|
Lemon
juice |
250
ml |
To
prevent fruit browning |
|
Salt |
1
tbsp |
Balances
sweetness |
Preparation Method (Step-by-Step):
1. Fruit Preparation:
o
Wash and sanitize all
fruits thoroughly.
o
Peel, core, and dice
apples. Toss immediately in lemon juice to prevent browning.
o
Slice bananas and grapes.
Dice mango and pineapple if not pre-cut. Combine with other fruits in a large
sanitized mixing tub.
2. Custard Preparation:
o
Prepare vanilla custard
using 300g custard powder and 2 liters of full cream milk.
o
Boil, thicken, and let it
cool completely. Chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
3. Cream Base:
o
In a large bowl, mix fresh
cream, condensed milk, mayonnaise (optional), and chilled custard. Whisk until
smooth.
o
Taste and adjust sweetness
with sugar and salt as needed.
4. Combining:
o
Gently fold the mixed
fruits into the cream base in batches to prevent breaking the fruits.
o
Mix thoroughly but gently
to coat all fruit evenly.
5. Chilling:
o
Cover and refrigerate for
at least 3–4 hours before serving. Best served cold.
6. Garnish & Service:
o
Garnish with pomegranate
seeds or additional cream swirl.
o
Serve in 150g portions in
chilled bowls or cups.
Chef's Tips:
- Always
use chilled ingredients for better consistency and food safety.
- Adjust
fruit mix based on seasonal availability.
- For
bulk events, pre-portion servings to maintain consistency and control.
Storage:
- Can
be stored in refrigerator (below 4°C) for up to 24 hours.
- Do
not freeze. Avoid leaving at room temperature for extended periods.
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Written By: IKRAM SAEED
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